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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.80 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.80 and 602.68 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.86 : 1,441.80 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.86/1,441.80 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.86x = 1,441.80 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.86x = 868,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,944.02/1,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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