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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.41, 1,387.71 and 607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.41, 1,387.71 and 607.19 is: 838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.41 : 1,387.71 = 607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.41/1,387.71 = 607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.41x = 1,387.71 × 607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.41x = 842,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,603.63/1,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.07

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