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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.46, 1,440.23 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.46, 1,440.23 and 601.52 is: 830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.46 : 1,440.23 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.46/1,440.23 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.46x = 1,440.23 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.46x = 866,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,316.94/1,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.23

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