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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.71, 1,441.75 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.71, 1,441.75 and 602.66 is: 831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.71 : 1,441.75 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.71/1,441.75 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.71x = 1,441.75 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.71x = 868,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,880.17/1,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.69

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