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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.61, 1,439.86 and 601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.61, 1,439.86 and 601.46 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.61 : 1,439.86 = 601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.61/1,439.86 = 601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.61x = 1,439.86 × 601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.61x = 866,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,007.99/1,043.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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