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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.29, 1,446.80 and 606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.29, 1,446.80 and 606.23 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.29 : 1,446.80 = 606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.29/1,446.80 = 606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.29x = 1,446.80 × 606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.29x = 877,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,088.72/1,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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