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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.65, 1,430.90 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.65, 1,430.90 and 617.31 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.65 : 1,430.90 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.65/1,430.90 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.65x = 1,430.90 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.65x = 883,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,308.88/1,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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