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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.31, 1,441.19 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.31, 1,441.19 and 602.27 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.31 : 1,441.19 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.31/1,441.19 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.31x = 1,441.19 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.31x = 867,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,985.50/1,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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