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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.20, 1,444.77 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.20, 1,444.77 and 605.21 is: 834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.20 : 1,444.77 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.20/1,444.77 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.20x = 1,444.77 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.20x = 874,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,382.03/1,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.98

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