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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.13, 1,440.87 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.13, 1,440.87 and 601.72 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.13 : 1,440.87 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.13/1,440.87 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.13x = 1,440.87 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.13x = 867,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,000.30/1,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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