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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.07, 1,389.75 and 614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.07, 1,389.75 and 614.01 is: 847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.07 : 1,389.75 = 614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.07/1,389.75 = 614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.07x = 1,389.75 × 614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.07x = 853,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,320.40/1,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.33

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