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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.80, 1,406.84 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.80, 1,406.84 and 600.14 is: 827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.80 : 1,406.84 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.80/1,406.84 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.80x = 1,406.84 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.80x = 844,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,300.96/1,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.91

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