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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.09, 1,446.36 and 605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.09, 1,446.36 and 605.98 is: 836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.09 : 1,446.36 = 605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.09/1,446.36 = 605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.09x = 1,446.36 × 605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.09x = 876,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,464.77/1,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.25

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