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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.48, 1,446.92 and 600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.48, 1,446.92 and 600.42 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.48 : 1,446.92 = 600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.48/1,446.92 = 600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.48x = 1,446.92 × 600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.48x = 868,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,759.71/1,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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