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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.98, 1,442.24 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.98, 1,442.24 and 603.02 is: 832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.98 : 1,442.24 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.98/1,442.24 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.98x = 1,442.24 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.98x = 869,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,696.55/1,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.26

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