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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.21, 1,446.59 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.21, 1,446.59 and 606.25 is: 836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.21 : 1,446.59 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.21/1,446.59 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.21x = 1,446.59 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.21x = 876,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,998.51/1,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.66

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