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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.64, 1,381.92 and 607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.64, 1,381.92 and 607.98 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.64 : 1,381.92 = 607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.64/1,381.92 = 607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.64x = 1,381.92 × 607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.64x = 840,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,179.72/1,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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