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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.54, 1,448.51 and 607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.54, 1,448.51 and 607.59 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.54 : 1,448.51 = 607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.54/1,448.51 = 607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.54x = 1,448.51 × 607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.54x = 880,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,097.15/1,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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