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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,448.52 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,448.52 and 595.50 is: 821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,448.52 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,448.52 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,448.52 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 862,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,593.66/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.71

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