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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.35 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.35 and 600.09 is: 828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,438.35 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,438.35 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,438.35 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 863,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,139.45/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.19

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