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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.77, 1,441.76 and 602.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.77, 1,441.76 and 602.81 is: 831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.77 : 1,441.76 = 602.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.77/1,441.76 = 602.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.77x = 1,441.76 × 602.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.77x = 869,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,112.46/1,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.87

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