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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.44, 1,387.60 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.44, 1,387.60 and 612.48 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.44 : 1,387.60 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.44/1,387.60 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.44x = 1,387.60 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.44x = 849,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,877.25/1,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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