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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.14, 1,439.53 and 601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.14, 1,439.53 and 601.18 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.14 : 1,439.53 = 601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.14/1,439.53 = 601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.14x = 1,439.53 × 601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.14x = 865,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,416.65/1,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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