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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.09, 1,438.10 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.09, 1,438.10 and 600.04 is: 828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.09 : 1,438.10 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.09/1,438.10 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.09x = 1,438.10 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.09x = 862,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,917.52/1,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.06

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