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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.88, 1,448.64 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.88, 1,448.64 and 607.68 is: 838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.88 : 1,448.64 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.88/1,448.64 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.88x = 1,448.64 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.88x = 880,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,309.56/1,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.49

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