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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.03, 1,444.86 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.03, 1,444.86 and 605.07 is: 834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.03 : 1,444.86 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.03/1,444.86 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.03x = 1,444.86 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.03x = 874,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,241.44/1,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.97

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