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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.64, 1,450.02 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.64, 1,450.02 and 608.68 is: 840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.64 : 1,450.02 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.64/1,450.02 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.64x = 1,450.02 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.64x = 882,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,598.17/1,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.06

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