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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.78, 1,446.12 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.78, 1,446.12 and 605.94 is: 836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.78 : 1,446.12 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.78/1,446.12 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.78x = 1,446.12 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.78x = 876,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,261.95/1,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.30

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