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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.38, 1,447.70 and 601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.38, 1,447.70 and 601.17 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.38 : 1,447.70 = 601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.38/1,447.70 = 601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.38x = 1,447.70 × 601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.38x = 870,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,315.21/1,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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