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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.43, 1,446.71 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.43, 1,446.71 and 606.48 is: 836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.43 : 1,446.71 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.43/1,446.71 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.43x = 1,446.71 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.43x = 877,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,400.68/1,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.87

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