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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.42, 1,448.09 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.42, 1,448.09 and 607.23 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.42 : 1,448.09 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.42/1,448.09 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.42x = 1,448.09 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.42x = 879,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,326.08/1,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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