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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.24, 1,387.58 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.24, 1,387.58 and 607.13 is: 838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.24 : 1,387.58 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.24/1,387.58 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.24x = 1,387.58 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.24x = 842,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,440.09/1,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.05

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