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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.93, 1,449.09 and 607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.93, 1,449.09 and 607.97 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.93 : 1,449.09 = 607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.93/1,449.09 = 607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.93x = 1,449.09 × 607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.93x = 881,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,006.87/1,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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