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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.85, 1,409.92 and 601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.85, 1,409.92 and 601.91 is: 830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.85 : 1,409.92 = 601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.85/1,409.92 = 601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.85x = 1,409.92 × 601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.85x = 848,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,637.90/1,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.50

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