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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,444.41 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,444.41 and 604.71 is: 834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,444.41 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,444.41 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,444.41 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 873,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,449.17/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.51

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