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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.07, 1,447.88 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.07, 1,447.88 and 607.26 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.07 : 1,447.88 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.07/1,447.88 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.07x = 1,447.88 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.07x = 879,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,236.57/1,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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