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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.63, 1,389.90 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.63, 1,389.90 and 614.88 is: 848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.63 : 1,389.90 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.63/1,389.90 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.63x = 1,389.90 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.63x = 854,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,621.71/1,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.15

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