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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.13, 1,439.84 and 601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.13, 1,439.84 and 601.33 is: 830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.13 : 1,439.84 = 601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.13/1,439.84 = 601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.13x = 1,439.84 × 601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.13x = 865,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,818.99/1,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.02

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