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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.54, 1,387.35 and 607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.54, 1,387.35 and 607.29 is: 837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.54 : 1,387.35 = 607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.54/1,387.35 = 607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.54x = 1,387.35 × 607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.54x = 842,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,523.78/1,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.88

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