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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.07, 1,442.41 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.07, 1,442.41 and 602.91 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.07 : 1,442.41 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.07/1,442.41 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.07x = 1,442.41 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.07x = 869,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,643.41/1,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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