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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.22, 1,430.26 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.22, 1,430.26 and 611.22 is: 843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.22 : 1,430.26 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.22/1,430.26 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.22x = 1,430.26 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.22x = 874,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,203.52/1,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.65

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