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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.86, 1,446.02 and 605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.86, 1,446.02 and 605.74 is: 835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.86 : 1,446.02 = 605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.86/1,446.02 = 605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.86x = 1,446.02 × 605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.86x = 875,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,912.15/1,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.91

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