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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.19, 1,438.28 and 600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.19, 1,438.28 and 600.11 is: 828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.19 : 1,438.28 = 600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.19/1,438.28 = 600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.19x = 1,438.28 × 600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.19x = 863,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,126.21/1,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.19

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