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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.10, 1,447.80 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.10, 1,447.80 and 607.14 is: 837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.10 : 1,447.80 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.10/1,447.80 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.10x = 1,447.80 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.10x = 879,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,017.29/1,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.88

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