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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.34, 1,381.84 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.34, 1,381.84 and 608.09 is: 839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.34 : 1,381.84 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.34/1,381.84 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.34x = 1,381.84 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.34x = 840,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,274.66/1,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.15

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