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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.64, 1,441.36 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.64, 1,441.36 and 602.40 is: 831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.64 : 1,441.36 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.64/1,441.36 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.64x = 1,441.36 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.64x = 868,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,275.26/1,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.17

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