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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.29, 1,438.49 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.29, 1,438.49 and 600.16 is: 828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.29 : 1,438.49 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.29/1,438.49 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.29x = 1,438.49 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.29x = 863,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,324.16/1,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.30

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