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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.98, 1,387.17 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.98, 1,387.17 and 612.20 is: 845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.98 : 1,387.17 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.98/1,387.17 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.98x = 1,387.17 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.98x = 849,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,218.54/1,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.01

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