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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.73, 1,382.24 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.73, 1,382.24 and 608.68 is: 839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.73 : 1,382.24 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.73/1,382.24 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.73x = 1,382.24 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.73x = 841,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,339.91/1,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.89

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