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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.05, 1,440.79 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.05, 1,440.79 and 601.97 is: 830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.05 : 1,440.79 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.05/1,440.79 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.05x = 1,440.79 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.05x = 867,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,303.65/1,044.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.71

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