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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.44, 1,440.14 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.44, 1,440.14 and 670.36 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.44 : 1,440.14 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.44/1,440.14 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.44x = 1,440.14 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.44x = 965,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,412.25/1,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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