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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.46, 1,448.22 and 607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.46, 1,448.22 and 607.34 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.46 : 1,448.22 = 607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.46/1,448.22 = 607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.46x = 1,448.22 × 607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.46x = 879,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,561.93/1,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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