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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.60, 1,441.42 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.60, 1,441.42 and 602.48 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.60 : 1,441.42 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.60/1,441.42 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.60x = 1,441.42 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.60x = 868,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,426.72/1,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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