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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.80, 1,441.35 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.80, 1,441.35 and 602.54 is: 831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.80 : 1,441.35 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.80/1,441.35 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.80x = 1,441.35 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.80x = 868,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,471.03/1,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.23

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