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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.26, 1,443.60 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.26, 1,443.60 and 604.08 is: 833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.26 : 1,443.60 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.26/1,443.60 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.26x = 1,443.60 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.26x = 872,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,047.62/1,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.49

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