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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022, 1,410.48 and 608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022, 1,410.48 and 608 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022 : 1,410.48 = 608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022/1,410.48 = 608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022x = 1,410.48 × 608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022x = 857,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,571.84/1,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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