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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.56, 1,438.74 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.56, 1,438.74 and 600.48 is: 828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.56 : 1,438.74 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.56/1,438.74 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.56x = 1,438.74 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.56x = 863,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,934.60/1,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.67

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