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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,389.76 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,389.76 and 614.40 is: 847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,389.76 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,389.76 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,389.76 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 853,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,868.54/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.50

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