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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.43, 1,445.45 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.43, 1,445.45 and 605.32 is: 835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.43 : 1,445.45 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.43/1,445.45 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.43x = 1,445.45 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.43x = 874,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,961.28/1,047.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.34

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