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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,447.86 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,447.86 and 607.02 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,447.86 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,447.86 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,447.86 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 878,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,879.98/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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