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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.08, 1,408.78 and 601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.08, 1,408.78 and 601.30 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.08 : 1,408.78 = 601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.08/1,408.78 = 601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.08x = 1,408.78 × 601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.08x = 847,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,099.41/1,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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