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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,447.96 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,447.96 and 607.28 is: 838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,447.96 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,447.96 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,447.96 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 879,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,317.15/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.15

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