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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.41, 1,413.86 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.41, 1,413.86 and 604.87 is: 834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.41 : 1,413.86 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.41/1,413.86 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.41x = 1,413.86 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.41x = 855,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,191.40/1,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.81

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