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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.25, 1,409.21 and 601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.25, 1,409.21 and 601.57 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.25 : 1,409.21 = 601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.25/1,409.21 = 601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.25x = 1,409.21 × 601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.25x = 847,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,742.11/1,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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