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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.11, 1,443.52 and 604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.11, 1,443.52 and 604.15 is: 833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.11 : 1,443.52 = 604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.11/1,443.52 = 604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.11x = 1,443.52 × 604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.11x = 872,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,092.37/1,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.66

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