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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.04, 1,447.57 and 606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.04, 1,447.57 and 606.86 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.04 : 1,447.57 = 606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.04/1,447.57 = 606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.04x = 1,447.57 × 606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.04x = 878,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,469.00/1,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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