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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.95, 1,444.61 and 604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.95, 1,444.61 and 604.69 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.95 : 1,444.61 = 604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.95/1,444.61 = 604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.95x = 1,444.61 × 604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.95x = 873,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,538.20/1,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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