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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.97, 1,438.44 and 805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.97, 1,438.44 and 805.39 is: 1,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.97 : 1,438.44 = 805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.97/1,438.44 = 805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.97x = 1,438.44 × 805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.97x = 1,158,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,501.31/1,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.84

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