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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.99 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.99 and 601.38 is: 829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.64 : 1,439.99 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.64/1,439.99 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.64x = 1,439.99 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.64x = 865,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,981.19/1,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.77

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