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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.20, 1,381.62 and 608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.20, 1,381.62 and 608.14 is: 839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.20 : 1,381.62 = 608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.20/1,381.62 = 608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.20x = 1,381.62 × 608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.20x = 840,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,218.39/1,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.21

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