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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.83, 1,447.25 and 606.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.83, 1,447.25 and 606.57 is: 836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.83 : 1,447.25 = 606.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.83/1,447.25 = 606.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.83x = 1,447.25 × 606.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.83x = 877,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,855.40/1,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.99

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