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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.01, 1,408.74 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.01, 1,408.74 and 601.32 is: 829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.01 : 1,408.74 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.01/1,408.74 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.01x = 1,408.74 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.01x = 847,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,109.95/1,021.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.68

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