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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.34, 1,446.70 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.34, 1,446.70 and 606.30 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.34 : 1,446.70 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.34/1,446.70 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.34x = 1,446.70 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.34x = 877,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,134.21/1,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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