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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.69, 1,447.23 and 606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.69, 1,447.23 and 606.61 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.69 : 1,447.23 = 606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.69/1,447.23 = 606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.69x = 1,447.23 × 606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.69x = 877,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,904.19/1,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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