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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.62, 1,447.08 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.62, 1,447.08 and 606.60 is: 837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.62 : 1,447.08 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.62/1,447.08 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.62x = 1,447.08 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.62x = 877,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,798.73/1,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.10

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