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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.83, 1,388.70 and 613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.83, 1,388.70 and 613.52 is: 847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.83 : 1,388.70 = 613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.83/1,388.70 = 613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.83x = 1,388.70 × 613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.83x = 851,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,995.22/1,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.06

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