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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.63, 1,444.33 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.63, 1,444.33 and 604.60 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.63 : 1,444.33 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.63/1,444.33 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.63x = 1,444.33 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.63x = 873,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,241.92/1,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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