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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.79, 1,407.43 and 600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.79, 1,407.43 and 600.25 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.79 : 1,407.43 = 600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.79/1,407.43 = 600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.79x = 1,407.43 × 600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.79x = 844,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,807.76/1,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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