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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.80, 1,382.34 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.80, 1,382.34 and 608.86 is: 840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.80 : 1,382.34 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.80/1,382.34 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.80x = 1,382.34 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.80x = 841,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,651.53/1,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.14

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