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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.67, 1,440.42 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.67, 1,440.42 and 595.54 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.67 : 1,440.42 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.67/1,440.42 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.67x = 1,440.42 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.67x = 857,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,819.19/1,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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