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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.44 and 606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.44 and 606.35 is: 836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.66 : 1,386.44 = 606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.66/1,386.44 = 606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.66x = 1,386.44 × 606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.66x = 840,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,662.48/1,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.76

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