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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.93, 1,441.88 and 602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.93, 1,441.88 and 602.83 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.93 : 1,441.88 = 602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.93/1,441.88 = 602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.93x = 1,441.88 × 602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.93x = 869,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,208.52/1,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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