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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.39, 1,387.80 and 612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.39, 1,387.80 and 612.45 is: 845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.39 : 1,387.80 = 612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.39/1,387.80 = 612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.39x = 1,387.80 × 612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.39x = 849,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,958.11/1,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.40

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