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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.81, 1,383.89 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.81, 1,383.89 and 610.07 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.81 : 1,383.89 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.81/1,383.89 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.81x = 1,383.89 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.81x = 844,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,259.80/1,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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