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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.37, 1,439.84 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.37, 1,439.84 and 601.35 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.37 : 1,439.84 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.37/1,439.84 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.37x = 1,439.84 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.37x = 865,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,847.78/1,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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