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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.46, 1,441.20 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.46, 1,441.20 and 602.28 is: 831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.46 : 1,441.20 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.46/1,441.20 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.46x = 1,441.20 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.46x = 868,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,004.22/1,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.05

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