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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.01, 1,441.77 and 602.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.01, 1,441.77 and 602.81 is: 831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.01 : 1,441.77 = 602.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.01/1,441.77 = 602.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.01x = 1,441.77 × 602.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.01x = 869,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,113.37/1,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.68

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