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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.29, 1,447.90 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.29, 1,447.90 and 607.10 is: 837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.29 : 1,447.90 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.29/1,447.90 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.29x = 1,447.90 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.29x = 879,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,011.33/1,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.72

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