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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.31, 1,438.40 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.31, 1,438.40 and 600.23 is: 828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.31 : 1,438.40 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.31/1,438.40 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.31x = 1,438.40 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.31x = 863,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,375.93/1,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.33

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