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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.34, 1,441.20 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.34, 1,441.20 and 602.36 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.34 : 1,441.20 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.34/1,441.20 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.34x = 1,441.20 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.34x = 868,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,121.23/1,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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