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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.93, 1,440.70 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.93, 1,440.70 and 601.97 is: 830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.93 : 1,440.70 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.93/1,440.70 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.93x = 1,440.70 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.93x = 867,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,258.18/1,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.76

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