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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.48, 1,389 and 613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.48, 1,389 and 613.54 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.48 : 1,389 = 613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.48/1,389 = 613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.48x = 1,389 × 613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.48x = 852,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,207.06/1,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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