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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.20, 1,448.08 and 607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.20, 1,448.08 and 607.37 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.20 : 1,448.08 = 607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.20/1,448.08 = 607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.20x = 1,448.08 × 607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.20x = 879,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,520.35/1,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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