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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.68, 1,440.36 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.68, 1,440.36 and 650.80 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.68 : 1,440.36 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.68/1,440.36 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.68x = 1,440.36 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.68x = 937,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,386.29/1,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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