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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.88, 1,441.89 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.88, 1,441.89 and 602.47 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.88 : 1,441.89 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.88/1,441.89 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.88x = 1,441.89 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.88x = 868,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,695.47/1,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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