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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.46, 1,408.36 and 600.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.46, 1,408.36 and 600.79 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.46 : 1,408.36 = 600.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.46/1,408.36 = 600.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.46x = 1,408.36 × 600.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.46x = 846,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,128.60/1,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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