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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.74, 1,408.50 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.74, 1,408.50 and 601.22 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.74 : 1,408.50 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.74/1,408.50 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.74x = 1,408.50 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.74x = 846,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,818.37/1,020.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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