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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.14 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.14 and 605.91 is: 836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.99 : 1,446.14 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.99/1,446.14 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.99x = 1,446.14 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.99x = 876,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,233.08/1,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.11

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