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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.80, 1,439.97 and 601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.80, 1,439.97 and 601.54 is: 829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.80 : 1,439.97 = 601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.80/1,439.97 = 601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.80x = 1,439.97 × 601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.80x = 866,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,199.55/1,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.85

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