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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.17, 1,438.17 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.17, 1,438.17 and 600.32 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.17 : 1,438.17 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.17/1,438.17 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.17x = 1,438.17 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.17x = 863,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,355.02/1,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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