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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.71, 1,447.28 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.71, 1,447.28 and 606.76 is: 837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.71 : 1,447.28 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.71/1,447.28 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.71x = 1,447.28 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.71x = 878,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,148.58/1,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.36

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