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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.43, 1,439.84 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.43, 1,439.84 and 670.40 is: 925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.43 : 1,439.84 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.43/1,439.84 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.43x = 1,439.84 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.43x = 965,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,268.61/1,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.09

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