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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.64, 1,383.38 and 624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.64, 1,383.38 and 624.83 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.64 : 1,383.38 = 624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.64/1,383.38 = 624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.64x = 1,383.38 × 624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.64x = 864,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,371.97/1,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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