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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.26, 1,449.39 and 608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.26, 1,449.39 and 608.19 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.26 : 1,449.39 = 608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.26/1,449.39 = 608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.26x = 1,449.39 × 608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.26x = 881,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,504.50/1,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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