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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.40, 1,627.60 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.40, 1,627.60 and 600.04 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.40 : 1,627.60 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.40/1,627.60 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.40x = 1,627.60 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.40x = 976,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,625.10/1,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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