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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.21, 1,407.69 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.21, 1,407.69 and 600.45 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.21 : 1,407.69 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.21/1,407.69 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.21x = 1,407.69 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.21x = 845,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,247.46/1,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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