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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.14, 1,438.15 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.14, 1,438.15 and 600.18 is: 828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.14 : 1,438.15 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.14/1,438.15 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.14x = 1,438.15 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.14x = 863,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,153.55/1,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.25

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