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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.18, 1,429.34 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.18, 1,429.34 and 616.26 is: 850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.18 : 1,429.34 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.18/1,429.34 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.18x = 1,429.34 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.18x = 880,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,845.07/1,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.09

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