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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.45, 1,447.04 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.45, 1,447.04 and 606.60 is: 837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.45 : 1,447.04 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.45/1,447.04 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.45x = 1,447.04 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.45x = 877,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,771.43/1,048.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.21

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