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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.08, 1,408.19 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.08, 1,408.19 and 600.29 is: 828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.08 : 1,408.19 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.08/1,408.19 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.08x = 1,408.19 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.08x = 845,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,325.53/1,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.69

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