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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.14 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.14 and 602.30 is: 831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,441.14 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,441.14 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,441.14 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 867,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,998.62/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.11

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