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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.33, 1,447.95 and 607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.33, 1,447.95 and 607.37 is: 838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.33 : 1,447.95 = 607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.33/1,447.95 = 607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.33x = 1,447.95 × 607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.33x = 879,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,441.39/1,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.10

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