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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.65, 1,440.27 and 601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.65, 1,440.27 and 601.66 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.65 : 1,440.27 = 601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.65/1,440.27 = 601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.65x = 1,440.27 × 601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.65x = 866,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,552.85/1,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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