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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.41, 1,448.58 and 607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.41, 1,448.58 and 607.69 is: 838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.41 : 1,448.58 = 607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.41/1,448.58 = 607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.41x = 1,448.58 × 607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.41x = 880,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,287.58/1,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.84

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