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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.16, 1,440.75 and 602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.16, 1,440.75 and 602.09 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.16 : 1,440.75 = 602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.16/1,440.75 = 602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.16x = 1,440.75 × 602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.16x = 867,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,461.17/1,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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