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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.95, 1,440.91 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.95, 1,440.91 and 602.12 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.95 : 1,440.91 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.95/1,440.91 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.95x = 1,440.91 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.95x = 867,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,592.02/1,043.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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