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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.54, 1,441.82 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.54, 1,441.82 and 602.62 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.54 : 1,441.82 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.54/1,441.82 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.54x = 1,441.82 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.54x = 868,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,869.57/1,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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