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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.17, 1,449.14 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.17, 1,449.14 and 608.09 is: 839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.17 : 1,449.14 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.17/1,449.14 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.17x = 1,449.14 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.17x = 881,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,197.26/1,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.10

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