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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.08, 1,406.26 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.08, 1,406.26 and 605 is: 834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.08 : 1,406.26 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.08/1,406.26 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.08x = 1,406.26 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.08x = 850,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,787.30/1,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.86

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