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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.34, 1,445.17 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.34, 1,445.17 and 605.16 is: 835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.34 : 1,445.17 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.34/1,445.17 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.34x = 1,445.17 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.34x = 874,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,559.08/1,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.03

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