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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.40, 1,406.88 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.40, 1,406.88 and 600.09 is: 828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.40 : 1,406.88 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.40/1,406.88 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.40x = 1,406.88 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.40x = 844,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,254.62/1,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.19

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