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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.02, 1,444.87 and 605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.02, 1,444.87 and 605.06 is: 834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.02 : 1,444.87 = 605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.02/1,444.87 = 605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.02x = 1,444.87 × 605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.02x = 874,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,233.04/1,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.97

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