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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.51, 1,549.74 and 600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.51, 1,549.74 and 600.76 is: 899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.51 : 1,549.74 = 600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.51/1,549.74 = 600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.51x = 1,549.74 × 600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.51x = 931,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,014.05/1,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.96

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