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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.41, 1,440.08 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.41, 1,440.08 and 601.56 is: 830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.41 : 1,440.08 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.41/1,440.08 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.41x = 1,440.08 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.41x = 866,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,299.17/1,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.26

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