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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.40, 1,447.06 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.40, 1,447.06 and 606.56 is: 837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.40 : 1,447.06 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.40/1,447.06 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.40x = 1,447.06 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.40x = 877,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,728.71/1,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.21

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