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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.93 and 602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.93 and 602.23 is: 831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.22 : 1,440.93 = 602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.22/1,440.93 = 602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.22x = 1,440.93 × 602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.22x = 867,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,771.27/1,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.02

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