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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.68, 1,445.40 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.68, 1,445.40 and 605.36 is: 835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.68 : 1,445.40 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.68/1,445.40 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.68x = 1,445.40 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.68x = 874,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,987.34/1,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.17

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