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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.30, 1,414.05 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.30, 1,414.05 and 604.79 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.30 : 1,414.05 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.30/1,414.05 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.30x = 1,414.05 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.30x = 855,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,197.27/1,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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