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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.97, 1,442.09 and 602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.97, 1,442.09 and 602.86 is: 831.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.97 : 1,442.09 = 602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.97/1,442.09 = 602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.97x = 1,442.09 × 602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.97x = 869,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,375.59/1,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.96

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