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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.96, 1,446.10 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.96, 1,446.10 and 606.04 is: 836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.96 : 1,446.10 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.96/1,446.10 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.96x = 1,446.10 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.96x = 876,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,394.44/1,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.29

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