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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.10, 1,439.45 and 601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.10, 1,439.45 and 601.10 is: 829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.10 : 1,439.45 = 601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.10/1,439.45 = 601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.10x = 1,439.45 × 601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.10x = 865,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,243.19/1,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.49

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