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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.87, 1,447.46 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.87, 1,447.46 and 606.88 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.87 : 1,447.46 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.87/1,447.46 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.87x = 1,447.46 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.87x = 878,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,434.52/1,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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