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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.90, 1,441.08 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.90, 1,441.08 and 601.71 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.90 : 1,441.08 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.90/1,441.08 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.90x = 1,441.08 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.90x = 867,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,112.25/1,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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