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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.56, 1,441.52 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.56, 1,441.52 and 602.64 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.56 : 1,441.52 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.56/1,441.52 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.56x = 1,441.52 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.56x = 868,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,717.61/1,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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