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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.81, 1,447.62 and 606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.81, 1,447.62 and 606.99 is: 837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.81 : 1,447.62 = 606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.81/1,447.62 = 606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.81x = 1,447.62 × 606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.81x = 878,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,690.86/1,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.80

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