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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,445.86 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,445.86 and 605.68 is: 835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,445.86 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,445.86 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,445.86 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 875,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,728.48/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.81

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