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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.43, 1,444.37 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.43, 1,444.37 and 604.51 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.43 : 1,444.37 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.43/1,444.37 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.43x = 1,444.37 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.43x = 873,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,129.48/1,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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