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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.36, 1,381.46 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.36, 1,381.46 and 608.15 is: 838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.36 : 1,381.46 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.36/1,381.46 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.36x = 1,381.46 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.36x = 840,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,124.95/1,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.99

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