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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.63, 1,447.13 and 600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.63, 1,447.13 and 600.59 is: 828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.63 : 1,447.13 = 600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.63/1,447.13 = 600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.63x = 1,447.13 × 600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.63x = 869,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,132.42/1,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.83

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