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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.13, 1,407.79 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.13, 1,407.79 and 600.50 is: 828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.13 : 1,407.79 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.13/1,407.79 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.13x = 1,407.79 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.13x = 845,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,374.89/1,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.69

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