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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.86 and 616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.86 and 616.78 is: 851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.12 : 1,429.86 = 616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.12/1,429.86 = 616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.12x = 1,429.86 × 616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.12x = 881,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,909.05/1,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.16

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