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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.92, 1,438.16 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.92, 1,438.16 and 600.12 is: 828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.92 : 1,438.16 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.92/1,438.16 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.92x = 1,438.16 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.92x = 863,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,068.58/1,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.34

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