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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.90, 1,444.74 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.90, 1,444.74 and 604.80 is: 834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.90 : 1,444.74 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.90/1,444.74 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.90x = 1,444.74 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.90x = 873,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,778.75/1,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.63

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