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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.68, 1,407.08 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.68, 1,407.08 and 600.05 is: 828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.68 : 1,407.08 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.68/1,407.08 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.68x = 1,407.08 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.68x = 844,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,318.35/1,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.02

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