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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.33, 1,407.92 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.33, 1,407.92 and 600.44 is: 828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.33 : 1,407.92 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.33/1,407.92 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.33x = 1,407.92 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.33x = 845,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,361.44/1,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.52

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