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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.08, 1,407.72 and 606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.08, 1,407.72 and 606 is: 836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.08 : 1,407.72 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.08/1,407.72 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.08x = 1,407.72 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.08x = 853,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,078.32/1,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.29

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