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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.20, 1,443.75 and 604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.20, 1,443.75 and 604.10 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.20 : 1,443.75 = 604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.20/1,443.75 = 604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.20x = 1,443.75 × 604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.20x = 872,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,168.36/1,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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