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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.22, 1,447.83 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.22, 1,447.83 and 607.23 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.22 : 1,447.83 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.22/1,447.83 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.22x = 1,447.83 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.22x = 879,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,165.81/1,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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