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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.50 and 614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.50 and 614.79 is: 848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.54 : 1,390.50 = 614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.54/1,390.50 = 614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.54x = 1,390.50 × 614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.54x = 854,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,865.50/1,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.47

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