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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.39, 1,444.10 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.39, 1,444.10 and 604.26 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.39 : 1,444.10 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.39/1,444.10 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.39x = 1,444.10 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.39x = 872,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,608.84/1,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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