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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.62, 1,449.95 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.62, 1,449.95 and 608.58 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.62 : 1,449.95 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.62/1,449.95 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.62x = 1,449.95 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.62x = 882,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,407.53/1,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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