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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,429.10 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,429.10 and 616.11 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,429.10 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,429.10 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,429.10 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 880,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,476.67/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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