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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.65, 1,448.56 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.65, 1,448.56 and 607.55 is: 838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.65 : 1,448.56 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.65/1,448.56 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.65x = 1,448.56 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.65x = 880,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,072.63/1,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.44

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