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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.30, 1,440.44 and 806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.30, 1,440.44 and 806.84 is: 1,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.30 : 1,440.44 = 806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.30/1,440.44 = 806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.30x = 1,440.44 × 806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.30x = 1,162,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,193.37/1,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.96

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