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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.04, 1,381.56 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.04, 1,381.56 and 608.04 is: 839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.04 : 1,381.56 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.04/1,381.56 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.04x = 1,381.56 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.04x = 840,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,043.74/1,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.17

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