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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.22, 1,439.80 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.22, 1,439.80 and 601.02 is: 829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.22 : 1,439.80 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.22/1,439.80 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.22x = 1,439.80 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.22x = 865,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,348.60/1,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.50

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