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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.24, 1,381.80 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.24, 1,381.80 and 608.60 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.24 : 1,381.80 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.24/1,381.80 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.24x = 1,381.80 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.24x = 840,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,963.48/1,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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