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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.30, 1,439.62 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.30, 1,439.62 and 601.13 is: 829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.30 : 1,439.62 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.30/1,439.62 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.30x = 1,439.62 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.30x = 865,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,390.07/1,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.48

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