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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.50, 1,443.65 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.50, 1,443.65 and 604.13 is: 833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.50 : 1,443.65 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.50/1,443.65 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.50x = 1,443.65 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.50x = 872,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,149.25/1,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.40

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