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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.18, 1,446.45 and 606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.18, 1,446.45 and 606.05 is: 836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.18 : 1,446.45 = 606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.18/1,446.45 = 606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.18x = 1,446.45 × 606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.18x = 876,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,621.02/1,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.33

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