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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.38, 1,413.82 and 604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.38, 1,413.82 and 604.83 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.38 : 1,413.82 = 604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.38/1,413.82 = 604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.38x = 1,413.82 × 604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.38x = 855,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,123.41/1,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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