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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.93, 1,450.26 and 608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.93, 1,450.26 and 608.83 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.93 : 1,450.26 = 608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.93/1,450.26 = 608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.93x = 1,450.26 × 608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.93x = 882,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,958.17/1,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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