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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.39, 1,446.65 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.39, 1,446.65 and 606.26 is: 836.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.39 : 1,446.65 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.39/1,446.65 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.39x = 1,446.65 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.39x = 877,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,043.00/1,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.57

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