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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.19, 1,386.79 and 606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.19, 1,386.79 and 606.94 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.19 : 1,386.79 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.19/1,386.79 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.19x = 1,386.79 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.19x = 841,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,698.32/1,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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