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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.28, 1,381.28 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.28, 1,381.28 and 608.16 is: 838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.28 : 1,381.28 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.28/1,381.28 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.28x = 1,381.28 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.28x = 840,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,039.24/1,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.97

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