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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.15, 1,444.98 and 604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.15, 1,444.98 and 604.75 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.15 : 1,444.98 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.15/1,444.98 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.15x = 1,444.98 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.15x = 873,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,851.66/1,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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