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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,389.36 and 614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,389.36 and 614.24 is: 847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,389.36 = 614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,389.36 = 614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,389.36 × 614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 853,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,400.49/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.37

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