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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.13, 1,446.18 and 605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.13, 1,446.18 and 605.95 is: 836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.13 : 1,446.18 = 605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.13/1,446.18 = 605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.13x = 1,446.18 × 605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.13x = 876,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,314.58/1,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.08

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