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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.96, 1,445.04 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.96, 1,445.04 and 605 is: 835.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.96 : 1,445.04 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.96/1,445.04 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.96x = 1,445.04 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.96x = 874,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,249.20/1,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.04

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