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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.70, 1,441.56 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.70, 1,441.56 and 602.56 is: 831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.70 : 1,441.56 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.70/1,441.56 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.70x = 1,441.56 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.70x = 868,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,626.39/1,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.46

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