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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.41, 1,446.72 and 606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.41, 1,446.72 and 606.21 is: 836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.41 : 1,446.72 = 606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.41/1,446.72 = 606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.41x = 1,446.72 × 606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.41x = 877,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,016.13/1,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.52

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