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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.08, 1,380.76 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.08, 1,380.76 and 607.44 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.08 : 1,380.76 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.08/1,380.76 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.08x = 1,380.76 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.08x = 838,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,728.85/1,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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