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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.79, 1,440.41 and 670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.79, 1,440.41 and 670.91 is: 925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.79 : 1,440.41 = 670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.79/1,440.41 = 670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.79x = 1,440.41 × 670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.79x = 966,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,385.47/1,043.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.84

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