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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.31, 1,437.93 and 600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.31, 1,437.93 and 600.11 is: 827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.31 : 1,437.93 = 600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.31/1,437.93 = 600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.31x = 1,437.93 × 600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.31x = 862,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,908.98/1,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.89

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