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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.57, 1,447.11 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.57, 1,447.11 and 606.62 is: 837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.57 : 1,447.11 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.57/1,447.11 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.57x = 1,447.11 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.57x = 877,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,849.49/1,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.19

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