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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.84, 1,382.67 and 608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.84, 1,382.67 and 608.85 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.84 : 1,382.67 = 608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.84/1,382.67 = 608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.84x = 1,382.67 × 608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.84x = 841,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,838.63/1,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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