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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.99 and 601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.99 and 601.83 is: 830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.96 : 1,448.99 = 601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.96/1,448.99 = 601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.96x = 1,448.99 × 601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.96x = 872,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,044.90/1,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.55

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