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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.48, 1,507.33 and 617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.48, 1,507.33 and 617.39 is: 923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.48 : 1,507.33 = 617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.48/1,507.33 = 617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.48x = 1,507.33 × 617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.48x = 930,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,615.01/1,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.71

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