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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.02, 1,438.97 and 951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.02, 1,438.97 and 951.08 is: 1,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.02 : 1,438.97 = 951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.02/1,438.97 = 951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.02x = 1,438.97 × 951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.02x = 1,368,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,563.64/1,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.86

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