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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.66, 1,409.78 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.66, 1,409.78 and 601.98 is: 830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.66 : 1,409.78 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.66/1,409.78 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.66x = 1,409.78 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.66x = 848,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,660.87/1,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.67

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