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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.49, 1,440.91 and 602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.49, 1,440.91 and 602.23 is: 830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.49 : 1,440.91 = 602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.49/1,440.91 = 602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.49x = 1,440.91 × 602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.49x = 867,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,757.72/1,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.80

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