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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.81, 1,448.71 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.81, 1,448.71 and 607.66 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.81 : 1,448.71 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.81/1,448.71 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.81x = 1,448.71 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.81x = 880,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,317.98/1,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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