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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.73, 1,440.05 and 650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.73, 1,440.05 and 650.61 is: 897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.73 : 1,440.05 = 650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.73/1,440.05 = 650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.73x = 1,440.05 × 650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.73x = 936,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,907.68/1,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.65

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