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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.51, 1,381.13 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.51, 1,381.13 and 607.66 is: 838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.51 : 1,381.13 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.51/1,381.13 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.51x = 1,381.13 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.51x = 839,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,257.46/1,000.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.83

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