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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,445 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,445 and 605 is: 834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,445 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,445 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,445 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 874,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,225/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.90

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