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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.98, 1,388.40 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.98, 1,388.40 and 612.93 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.98 : 1,388.40 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.98/1,388.40 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.98x = 1,388.40 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.98x = 850,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,992.01/1,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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