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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.38, 1,449.52 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.38, 1,449.52 and 608.30 is: 839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.38 : 1,449.52 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.38/1,449.52 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.38x = 1,449.52 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.38x = 881,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,745.12/1,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.46

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