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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.10, 1,414.82 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.10, 1,414.82 and 605.42 is: 835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.10 : 1,414.82 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.10/1,414.82 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.10x = 1,414.82 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.10x = 856,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,562.35/1,025.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.59

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