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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.63, 1,386.99 and 607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.63, 1,386.99 and 607.27 is: 837.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.63 : 1,386.99 = 607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.63/1,386.99 = 607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.63x = 1,386.99 × 607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.63x = 842,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,277.42/1,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.56

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