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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.15, 1,447.88 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.15, 1,447.88 and 607.20 is: 837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.15 : 1,447.88 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.15/1,447.88 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.15x = 1,447.88 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.15x = 879,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,149.70/1,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.97

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