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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.25, 1,437.85 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.25, 1,437.85 and 600.05 is: 827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.25 : 1,437.85 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.25/1,437.85 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.25x = 1,437.85 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.25x = 862,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,788.26/1,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.82

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