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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.06 and 616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.06 and 616.91 is: 851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,430.06 = 616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,430.06 = 616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,430.06 × 616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 882,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,208.08/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.01

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