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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,448.20 and 607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,448.20 and 607.40 is: 838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,448.20 = 607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,448.20 = 607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,448.20 × 607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 879,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,636.68/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.26

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