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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.72, 1,448.53 and 607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.72, 1,448.53 and 607.54 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.72 : 1,448.53 = 607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.72/1,448.53 = 607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.72x = 1,448.53 × 607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.72x = 880,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,039.92/1,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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