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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.96, 1,440.74 and 651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.96, 1,440.74 and 651.03 is: 898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.96 : 1,440.74 = 651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.96/1,440.74 = 651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.96x = 1,440.74 × 651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.96x = 937,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,961.71/1,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.47

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