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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,440.96 and 602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,440.96 and 602.04 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,440.96 = 602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,440.96 = 602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,440.96 × 602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 867,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,515.56/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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