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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.98, 1,448.88 and 607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.98, 1,448.88 and 607.91 is: 838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.98 : 1,448.88 = 607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.98/1,448.88 = 607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.98x = 1,448.88 × 607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.98x = 880,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,792.26/1,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.86

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