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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.74, 1,446.15 and 605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.74, 1,446.15 and 605.71 is: 836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.74 : 1,446.15 = 605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.74/1,446.15 = 605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.74x = 1,446.15 × 605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.74x = 875,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,951.60/1,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.04

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