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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.68, 1,440.36 and 601.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.68, 1,440.36 and 601.69 is: 830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.68 : 1,440.36 = 601.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.68/1,440.36 = 601.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.68x = 1,440.36 × 601.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.68x = 866,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,650.21/1,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.38

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