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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.19, 1,429.82 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.19, 1,429.82 and 616.55 is: 850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.19 : 1,429.82 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.19/1,429.82 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.19x = 1,429.82 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.19x = 881,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,552.44/1,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.76

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