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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.85, 1,439.55 and 670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.85, 1,439.55 and 670.17 is: 924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.85 : 1,439.55 = 670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.85/1,439.55 = 670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.85x = 1,439.55 × 670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.85x = 964,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,743.22/1,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.22

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