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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.48, 1,439.82 and 601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.48, 1,439.82 and 601.28 is: 829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.48 : 1,439.82 = 601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.48/1,439.82 = 601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.48x = 1,439.82 × 601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.48x = 865,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,734.97/1,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.66

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