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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.34, 1,446.77 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.34, 1,446.77 and 606.39 is: 836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.34 : 1,446.77 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.34/1,446.77 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.34x = 1,446.77 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.34x = 877,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,306.86/1,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.85

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