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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.39, 1,438.54 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.39, 1,438.54 and 600.29 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.39 : 1,438.54 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.39/1,438.54 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.39x = 1,438.54 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.39x = 863,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,541.18/1,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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