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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.29 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.29 and 600.18 is: 828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,438.29 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,438.29 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,438.29 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 863,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,232.89/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.28

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