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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.55 and 607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.55 and 607.97 is: 838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.96 : 1,448.55 = 607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.96/1,448.55 = 607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.96x = 1,448.55 × 607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.96x = 880,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,678.56/1,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.77

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