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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.51, 1,448.52 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.51, 1,448.52 and 607.61 is: 838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.51 : 1,448.52 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.51/1,448.52 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.51x = 1,448.52 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.51x = 880,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,135.24/1,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.62

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