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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.07, 1,440.78 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.07, 1,440.78 and 601.96 is: 830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.07 : 1,440.78 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.07/1,440.78 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.07x = 1,440.78 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.07x = 867,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,291.93/1,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.68

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