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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.84 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.84 and 605.11 is: 834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.06 : 1,444.84 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.06/1,444.84 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.06x = 1,444.84 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.06x = 874,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,278.40/1,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.98

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