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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.14, 1,443.69 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.14, 1,443.69 and 604.08 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.14 : 1,443.69 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.14/1,443.69 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.14x = 1,443.69 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.14x = 872,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,104.26/1,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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