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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.96, 1,450.83 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.96, 1,450.83 and 608.70 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.96 : 1,450.83 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.96/1,450.83 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.96x = 1,450.83 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.96x = 883,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,125.66/1,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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