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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.29, 1,380.14 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.29, 1,380.14 and 607.23 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.29 : 1,380.14 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.29/1,380.14 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.29x = 1,380.14 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.29x = 838,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,059.38/1,000.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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