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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.01, 1,442.11 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.01, 1,442.11 and 602.91 is: 832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.01 : 1,442.11 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.01/1,442.11 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.01x = 1,442.11 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.01x = 869,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,462.54/1,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.01

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