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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.51, 1,438.67 and 600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.51, 1,438.67 and 600.38 is: 828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.51 : 1,438.67 = 600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.51/1,438.67 = 600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.51x = 1,438.67 × 600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.51x = 863,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,745.69/1,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.53

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