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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.64, 1,448.64 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.64, 1,448.64 and 607.62 is: 838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.64 : 1,448.64 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.64/1,448.64 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.64x = 1,448.64 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.64x = 880,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,222.64/1,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.59

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