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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.77, 1,447.44 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.77, 1,447.44 and 606.81 is: 837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.77 : 1,447.44 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.77/1,447.44 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.77x = 1,447.44 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.77x = 878,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,321.07/1,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.48

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