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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.98, 1,444.83 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.98, 1,444.83 and 604.87 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.98 : 1,444.83 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.98/1,444.83 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.98x = 1,444.83 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.98x = 873,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,934.32/1,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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