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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.44, 1,438.14 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.44, 1,438.14 and 600.24 is: 828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.44 : 1,438.14 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.44/1,438.14 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.44x = 1,438.14 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.44x = 863,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,229.15/1,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.09

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