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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.05 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.05 and 605.88 is: 835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,446.05 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,446.05 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,446.05 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 876,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,134.29/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.89

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