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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.30, 1,447.71 and 607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.30, 1,447.71 and 607.04 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.30 : 1,447.71 = 607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.30/1,447.71 = 607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.30x = 1,447.71 × 607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.30x = 878,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,817.88/1,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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