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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.85, 1,449.86 and 608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.85, 1,449.86 and 608.74 is: 839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.85 : 1,449.86 = 608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.85/1,449.86 = 608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.85x = 1,449.86 × 608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.85x = 882,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,581.11/1,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.88

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