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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.50, 1,444.24 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.50, 1,444.24 and 604.56 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.50 : 1,444.24 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.50/1,444.24 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.50x = 1,444.24 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.50x = 873,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,129.73/1,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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