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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.49, 1,444.80 and 605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.49, 1,444.80 and 605.23 is: 834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.49 : 1,444.80 = 605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.49/1,444.80 = 605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.49x = 1,444.80 × 605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.49x = 874,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,436.30/1,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.79

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