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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.78, 1,448.67 and 607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.78, 1,448.67 and 607.67 is: 838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.78 : 1,448.67 = 607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.78/1,448.67 = 607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.78x = 1,448.67 × 607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.78x = 880,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,306.06/1,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.57

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