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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.80, 1,382.25 and 608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.80, 1,382.25 and 608.82 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.80 : 1,382.25 = 608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.80/1,382.25 = 608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.80x = 1,382.25 × 608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.80x = 841,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,541.45/1,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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