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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.24, 1,390.34 and 609.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.24, 1,390.34 and 609.13 is: 840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.24 : 1,390.34 = 609.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.24/1,390.34 = 609.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.24x = 1,390.34 × 609.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.24x = 846,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,897.80/1,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.81

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