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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.83, 1,445.88 and 605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.83, 1,445.88 and 605.87 is: 836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.83 : 1,445.88 = 605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.83/1,445.88 = 605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.83x = 1,445.88 × 605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.83x = 876,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,008.09/1,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.03

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