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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.26, 1,446.44 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.26, 1,446.44 and 606.08 is: 836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.26 : 1,446.44 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.26/1,446.44 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.26x = 1,446.44 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.26x = 876,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,651.92/1,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.29

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