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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.65, 1,440.14 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.65, 1,440.14 and 623.92 is: 860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.65 : 1,440.14 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.65/1,440.14 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.65x = 1,440.14 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.65x = 898,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,532.15/1,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.95

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