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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.33, 1,414.59 and 605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.33, 1,414.59 and 605.59 is: 835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.33 : 1,414.59 = 605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.33/1,414.59 = 605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.33x = 1,414.59 × 605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.33x = 856,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,658.17/1,025.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.50

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