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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.09, 1,456.02 and 600.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.09, 1,456.02 and 600.81 is: 829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.09 : 1,456.02 = 600.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.09/1,456.02 = 600.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.09x = 1,456.02 × 600.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.09x = 874,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,791.38/1,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.12

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