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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.35, 1,448.37 and 607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.35, 1,448.37 and 607.19 is: 838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.35 : 1,448.37 = 607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.35/1,448.37 = 607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.35x = 1,448.37 × 607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.35x = 879,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,435.78/1,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.08

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