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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.46, 1,446.92 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.46, 1,446.92 and 600.35 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.46 : 1,446.92 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.46/1,446.92 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.46x = 1,446.92 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.46x = 868,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,652.69/1,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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