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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.36, 1,440.74 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.36, 1,440.74 and 602.10 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.36 : 1,440.74 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.36/1,440.74 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.36x = 1,440.74 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.36x = 867,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,469.55/1,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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