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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.68, 1,439.84 and 601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.68, 1,439.84 and 601.49 is: 829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.68 : 1,439.84 = 601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.68/1,439.84 = 601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.68x = 1,439.84 × 601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.68x = 866,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,049.36/1,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.80

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