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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.66, 1,383.63 and 609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.66, 1,383.63 and 609.62 is: 841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.66 : 1,383.63 = 609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.66/1,383.63 = 609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.66x = 1,383.63 × 609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.66x = 843,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,481.60/1,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.24

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