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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.27, 1,438.33 and 600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.27, 1,438.33 and 600.26 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.27 : 1,438.33 = 600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.27/1,438.33 = 600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.27x = 1,438.33 × 600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.27x = 863,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,371.97/1,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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