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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.53, 1,382.22 and 608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.53, 1,382.22 and 608.77 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.53 : 1,382.22 = 608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.53/1,382.22 = 608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.53x = 1,382.22 × 608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.53x = 841,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,450.61/1,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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