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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.78, 1,447.24 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.78, 1,447.24 and 606.66 is: 837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.78 : 1,447.24 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.78/1,447.24 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.78x = 1,447.24 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.78x = 877,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,982.62/1,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.15

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