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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.67, 1,382.07 and 608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.67, 1,382.07 and 608.73 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.67 : 1,382.07 = 608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.67/1,382.07 = 608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.67x = 1,382.07 × 608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.67x = 841,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,307.47/1,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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