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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,449.83 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,449.83 and 608.44 is: 839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,449.83 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,449.83 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,449.83 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 882,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,131.52/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.70

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