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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.62, 1,447.13 and 606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.62, 1,447.13 and 606.41 is: 836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.62 : 1,447.13 = 606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.62/1,447.13 = 606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.62x = 1,447.13 × 606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.62x = 877,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,554.10/1,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.87

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