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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.64, 1,430.48 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.64, 1,430.48 and 611.20 is: 843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.64 : 1,430.48 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.64/1,430.48 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.64x = 1,430.48 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.64x = 874,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,302.74/1,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.40

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