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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,390.77 and 614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,390.77 and 614.93 is: 848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,390.77 = 614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,390.77 = 614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,390.77 × 614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 855,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,219.24/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.73

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