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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.29, 1,446.57 and 606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.29, 1,446.57 and 606.21 is: 836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.29 : 1,446.57 = 606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.29/1,446.57 = 606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.29x = 1,446.57 × 606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.29x = 876,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,925.20/1,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.53

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