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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.49, 1,513.35 and 617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.49, 1,513.35 and 617.67 is: 927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.49 : 1,513.35 = 617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.49/1,513.35 = 617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.49x = 1,513.35 × 617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.49x = 934,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,750.89/1,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.80

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