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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.63, 1,390.67 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.63, 1,390.67 and 614.58 is: 848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.63 : 1,390.67 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.63/1,390.67 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.63x = 1,390.67 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.63x = 854,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,677.97/1,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.21

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