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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.08, 1,440.18 and 690.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.08, 1,440.18 and 690.02 is: 951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.08 : 1,440.18 = 690.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.08/1,440.18 = 690.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.08x = 1,440.18 × 690.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.08x = 993,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,745.80/1,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.80

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