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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.55, 1,438.86 and 600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.55, 1,438.86 and 600.47 is: 828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.55 : 1,438.86 = 600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.55/1,438.86 = 600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.55x = 1,438.86 × 600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.55x = 863,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,989.26/1,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.73

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