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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.09, 1,384.97 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.09, 1,384.97 and 610.83 is: 842.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.09 : 1,384.97 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.09/1,384.97 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.09x = 1,384.97 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.09x = 845,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,978.17/1,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.54

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