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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.09, 1,447.74 and 606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.09, 1,447.74 and 606.98 is: 837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.09 : 1,447.74 = 606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.09/1,447.74 = 606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.09x = 1,447.74 × 606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.09x = 878,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,749.23/1,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.63

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