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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.10, 1,438.08 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.10, 1,438.08 and 600 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.10 : 1,438.08 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.10/1,438.08 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.10x = 1,438.08 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.10x = 862,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,848/1,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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