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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.76, 1,450.14 and 608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.76, 1,450.14 and 608.62 is: 839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.76 : 1,450.14 = 608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.76/1,450.14 = 608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.76x = 1,450.14 × 608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.76x = 882,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,584.21/1,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.95

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