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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.73, 1,449.85 and 608.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.73, 1,449.85 and 608.55 is: 839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.73 : 1,449.85 = 608.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.73/1,449.85 = 608.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.73x = 1,449.85 × 608.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.73x = 882,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,306.22/1,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.71

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