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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.82, 1,446.07 and 605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.82, 1,446.07 and 605.87 is: 836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.82 : 1,446.07 = 605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.82/1,446.07 = 605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.82x = 1,446.07 × 605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.82x = 876,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,121.69/1,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.14

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