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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.66, 1,387.82 and 607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.66, 1,387.82 and 607.35 is: 838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.66 : 1,387.82 = 607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.66/1,387.82 = 607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.66x = 1,387.82 × 607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.66x = 842,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,892.48/1,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.15

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