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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.64, 1,557.93 and 600.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.64, 1,557.93 and 600.85 is: 900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.64 : 1,557.93 = 600.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.64/1,557.93 = 600.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.64x = 1,557.93 × 600.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.64x = 936,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,086.44/1,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.40

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