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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.59, 1,438.92 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.59, 1,438.92 and 600.48 is: 828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.59 : 1,438.92 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.59/1,438.92 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.59x = 1,438.92 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.59x = 864,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,042.68/1,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.75

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