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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.85, 1,448.90 and 607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.85, 1,448.90 and 607.74 is: 838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.85 : 1,448.90 = 607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.85/1,448.90 = 607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.85x = 1,448.90 × 607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.85x = 880,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,554.49/1,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.74

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