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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.52, 1,448.48 and 607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.52, 1,448.48 and 607.56 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.52 : 1,448.48 = 607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.52/1,448.48 = 607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.52x = 1,448.48 × 607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.52x = 880,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,035.47/1,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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