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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.41, 1,386.10 and 606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.41, 1,386.10 and 606.09 is: 836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.41 : 1,386.10 = 606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.41/1,386.10 = 606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.41x = 1,386.10 × 606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.41x = 840,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,104.81/1,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.42

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