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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,439.28 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,439.28 and 600.96 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,439.28 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,439.28 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,439.28 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 864,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,949.71/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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