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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.22, 1,381.50 and 607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.22, 1,381.50 and 607.98 is: 838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.22 : 1,381.50 = 607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.22/1,381.50 = 607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.22x = 1,381.50 × 607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.22x = 839,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,924.37/1,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.90

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