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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.09, 1,440.83 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.09, 1,440.83 and 602.01 is: 830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.09 : 1,440.83 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.09/1,440.83 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.09x = 1,440.83 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.09x = 867,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,391.06/1,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.76

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