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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.83, 1,448.62 and 607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.83, 1,448.62 and 607.57 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.83 : 1,448.62 = 607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.83/1,448.62 = 607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.83x = 1,448.62 × 607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.83x = 880,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,138.05/1,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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