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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.95, 1,430.69 and 616.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.95, 1,430.69 and 616.97 is: 851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.95 : 1,430.69 = 616.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.95/1,430.69 = 616.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.95x = 1,430.69 × 616.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.95x = 882,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,682.57/1,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.23

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