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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.99, 1,384.08 and 806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.99, 1,384.08 and 806.24 is: 1,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.99 : 1,384.08 = 806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.99/1,384.08 = 806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.99x = 1,384.08 × 806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.99x = 1,115,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,900.66/1,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.68

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