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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.74, 1,447.08 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.74, 1,447.08 and 606.56 is: 836.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.74 : 1,447.08 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.74/1,447.08 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.74x = 1,447.08 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.74x = 877,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,734.75/1,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.94

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