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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.64, 1,438.76 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.64, 1,438.76 and 600.48 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.64 : 1,438.76 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.64/1,438.76 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.64x = 1,438.76 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.64x = 863,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,946.60/1,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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