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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.42, 1,449.60 and 608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.42, 1,449.60 and 608.46 is: 839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.42 : 1,449.60 = 608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.42/1,449.60 = 608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.42x = 1,449.60 × 608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.42x = 882,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,023.62/1,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.69

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