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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.04 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.04 and 608.56 is: 839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.68 : 1,382.04 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.68/1,382.04 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.68x = 1,382.04 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.68x = 841,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,054.26/1,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.64

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