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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.09, 1,385.55 and 605.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.09, 1,385.55 and 605.69 is: 835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.09 : 1,385.55 = 605.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.09/1,385.55 = 605.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.09x = 1,385.55 × 605.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.09x = 839,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,213.78/1,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.80

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