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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.51, 1,445.04 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.51, 1,445.04 and 605.13 is: 834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.51 : 1,445.04 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.51/1,445.04 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.51x = 1,445.04 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.51x = 874,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,437.06/1,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.78

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