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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.22, 1,438.41 and 600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.22, 1,438.41 and 600.11 is: 828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.22 : 1,438.41 = 600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.22/1,438.41 = 600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.22x = 1,438.41 × 600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.22x = 863,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,197.03/1,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.23

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