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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.68, 1,549.46 and 600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.68, 1,549.46 and 600.52 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.68 : 1,549.46 = 600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.68/1,549.46 = 600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.68x = 1,549.46 × 600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.68x = 930,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,481.72/1,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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