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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.01, 1,444.77 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.01, 1,444.77 and 604.90 is: 834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.01 : 1,444.77 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.01/1,444.77 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.01x = 1,444.77 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.01x = 873,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,938.96/1,047.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.70

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