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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.78, 1,549.68 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.78, 1,549.68 and 600.62 is: 899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.78 : 1,549.68 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.78/1,549.68 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.78x = 1,549.68 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.78x = 930,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,768.80/1,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.48

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