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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.56, 1,445.85 and 605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.56, 1,445.85 and 605.40 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.56 : 1,445.85 = 605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.56/1,445.85 = 605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.56x = 1,445.85 × 605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.56x = 875,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,317.59/1,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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