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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.57, 1,440.44 and 601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.57, 1,440.44 and 601.79 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.57 : 1,440.44 = 601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.57/1,440.44 = 601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.57x = 1,440.44 × 601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.57x = 866,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,832.18/1,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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