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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.91, 1,448.73 and 607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.91, 1,448.73 and 607.65 is: 838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.91 : 1,448.73 = 607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.91/1,448.73 = 607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.91x = 1,448.73 × 607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.91x = 880,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,320.78/1,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.47

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