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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.97, 1,448.79 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.97, 1,448.79 and 607.80 is: 838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.97 : 1,448.79 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.97/1,448.79 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.97x = 1,448.79 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.97x = 880,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,567.90/1,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.66

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