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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.08, 1,447.67 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.08, 1,447.67 and 607.13 is: 837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.08 : 1,447.67 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.08/1,447.67 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.08x = 1,447.67 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.08x = 878,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,916.65/1,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.80

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