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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.26, 1,445.18 and 605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.26, 1,445.18 and 605.18 is: 835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.26 : 1,445.18 = 605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.26/1,445.18 = 605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.26x = 1,445.18 × 605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.26x = 874,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,583.78/1,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.12

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