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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.45, 1,438.72 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.45, 1,438.72 and 670.44 is: 924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.45 : 1,438.72 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.45/1,438.72 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.45x = 1,438.72 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.45x = 964,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,579.16/1,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.41

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