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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.12, 1,440.87 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.12, 1,440.87 and 602.03 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.12 : 1,440.87 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.12/1,440.87 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.12x = 1,440.87 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.12x = 867,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,439.76/1,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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