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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.06, 1,447.88 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.06, 1,447.88 and 607.23 is: 838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.06 : 1,447.88 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.06/1,447.88 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.06x = 1,447.88 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.06x = 879,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,185.90/1,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.07

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