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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.57, 1,438.63 and 600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.57, 1,438.63 and 600.54 is: 828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.57 : 1,438.63 = 600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.57/1,438.63 = 600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.57x = 1,438.63 × 600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.57x = 863,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,954.86/1,042.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.68

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