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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.38, 1,446.66 and 606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.38, 1,446.66 and 606.22 is: 836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.38 : 1,446.66 = 606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.38/1,446.66 = 606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.38x = 1,446.66 × 606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.38x = 876,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,990.61/1,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.52

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