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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.36, 1,445.48 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.36, 1,445.48 and 605.25 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.36 : 1,445.48 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.36/1,445.48 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.36x = 1,445.48 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.36x = 874,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,876.01/1,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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