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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.68, 1,447.20 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.68, 1,447.20 and 606.62 is: 837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.68 : 1,447.20 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.68/1,447.20 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.68x = 1,447.20 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.68x = 877,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,904.08/1,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.15

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