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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.50, 1,409.64 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.50, 1,409.64 and 601.84 is: 830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.50 : 1,409.64 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.50/1,409.64 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.50x = 1,409.64 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.50x = 848,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,377.74/1,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.52

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