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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.93, 1,449.81 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.93, 1,449.81 and 608.72 is: 839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.93 : 1,449.81 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.93/1,449.81 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.93x = 1,449.81 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.93x = 882,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,521.09/1,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.75

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