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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.62, 1,438.81 and 600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.62, 1,438.81 and 600.52 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.62 : 1,438.81 = 600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.62/1,438.81 = 600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.62x = 1,438.81 × 600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.62x = 864,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,034.18/1,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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