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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.65, 1,447.18 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.65, 1,447.18 and 606.55 is: 837.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.65 : 1,447.18 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.65/1,447.18 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.65x = 1,447.18 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.65x = 877,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,787.03/1,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.06

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