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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.65, 1,444.42 and 604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.65, 1,444.42 and 604.55 is: 834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.65 : 1,444.42 = 604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.65/1,444.42 = 604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.65x = 1,444.42 × 604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.65x = 873,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,213.87/1,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.30

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