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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.97, 1,449.23 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.97, 1,449.23 and 607.82 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.97 : 1,449.23 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.97/1,449.23 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.97x = 1,449.23 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.97x = 880,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,860.69/1,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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