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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.12, 1,387.83 and 613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.12, 1,387.83 and 613.37 is: 846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.12 : 1,387.83 = 613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.12/1,387.83 = 613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.12x = 1,387.83 × 613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.12x = 851,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,259.06/1,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.08

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