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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.23, 1,445.01 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.23, 1,445.01 and 605.04 is: 834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.23 : 1,445.01 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.23/1,445.01 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.23x = 1,445.01 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.23x = 874,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,281.16/1,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.85

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