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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.63, 1,444.68 and 604.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.63, 1,444.68 and 604.85 is: 834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.63 : 1,444.68 = 604.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.63/1,444.68 = 604.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.63x = 1,444.68 × 604.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.63x = 873,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,807.47/1,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.88

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