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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.93, 1,448.69 and 607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.93, 1,448.69 and 607.67 is: 838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.93 : 1,448.69 = 607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.93/1,448.69 = 607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.93x = 1,448.69 × 607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.93x = 880,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,315.17/1,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.46

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