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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.51, 1,382.51 and 608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.51, 1,382.51 and 608.66 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.51 : 1,382.51 = 608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.51/1,382.51 = 608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.51x = 1,382.51 × 608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.51x = 841,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,478.54/1,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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