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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.39, 1,445.40 and 605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.39, 1,445.40 and 605.29 is: 835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.39 : 1,445.40 = 605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.39/1,445.40 = 605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.39x = 1,445.40 × 605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.39x = 874,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,886.17/1,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.30

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