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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.06, 1,389.87 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.06, 1,389.87 and 614.08 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.06 : 1,389.87 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.06/1,389.87 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.06x = 1,389.87 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.06x = 853,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,491.37/1,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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