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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.32, 1,438.52 and 600.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.32, 1,438.52 and 600.33 is: 828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.32 : 1,438.52 = 600.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.32/1,438.52 = 600.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.32x = 1,438.52 × 600.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.32x = 863,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,583.71/1,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.52

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