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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.36, 1,407.89 and 600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.36, 1,407.89 and 600.73 is: 828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.36 : 1,407.89 = 600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.36/1,407.89 = 600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.36x = 1,407.89 × 600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.36x = 845,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,761.76/1,020.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.89

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