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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.64, 1,445.76 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.64, 1,445.76 and 605.58 is: 835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.64 : 1,445.76 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.64/1,445.76 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.64x = 1,445.76 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.64x = 875,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,523.34/1,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.71

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