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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.47, 1,444.19 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.47, 1,444.19 and 604.40 is: 834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.47 : 1,444.19 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.47/1,444.19 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.47x = 1,444.19 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.47x = 872,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,868.44/1,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.11

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