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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.99, 1,449.01 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.99, 1,449.01 and 608.15 is: 839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.99 : 1,449.01 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.99/1,449.01 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.99x = 1,449.01 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.99x = 881,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,208.24/1,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.25

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