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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.98, 1,441.05 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.98, 1,441.05 and 602.06 is: 831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.98 : 1,441.05 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.98/1,441.05 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.98x = 1,441.05 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.98x = 867,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,591.36/1,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.04

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