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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.85, 1,388.16 and 652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.85, 1,388.16 and 652.14 is: 899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.85 : 1,388.16 = 652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.85/1,388.16 = 652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.85x = 1,388.16 × 652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.85x = 905,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,274.66/1,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.12

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