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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.63, 1,447.05 and 606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.63, 1,447.05 and 606.49 is: 836.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.63 : 1,447.05 = 606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.63/1,447.05 = 606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.63x = 1,447.05 × 606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.63x = 877,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,621.35/1,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.92

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