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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.26, 1,549.36 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.26, 1,549.36 and 600.50 is: 899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.26 : 1,549.36 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.26/1,549.36 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.26x = 1,549.36 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.26x = 930,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,390.68/1,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.57

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