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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.99, 1,628.92 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.99, 1,628.92 and 600.45 is: 899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.99 : 1,628.92 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.99/1,628.92 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.99x = 1,628.92 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.99x = 978,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,085.01/1,086.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.81

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