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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.60, 1,444.52 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.60, 1,444.52 and 604.44 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.60 : 1,444.52 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.60/1,444.52 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.60x = 1,444.52 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.60x = 873,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,127.18/1,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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