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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.05, 1,439.61 and 712.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.05, 1,439.61 and 712.65 is: 982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.05 : 1,439.61 = 712.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.05/1,439.61 = 712.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.05x = 1,439.61 × 712.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.05x = 1,025,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,938.07/1,044.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.66

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