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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,445.20 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,445.20 and 605.28 is: 835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,445.20 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,445.20 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,445.20 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 874,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,748.56/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.39

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