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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.76, 1,441.78 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.76, 1,441.78 and 602.63 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.76 : 1,441.78 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.76/1,441.78 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.76x = 1,441.78 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.76x = 868,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,861.98/1,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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