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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.09, 1,440.23 and 781.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.09, 1,440.23 and 781.29 is: 1,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.09 : 1,440.23 = 781.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.09/1,440.23 = 781.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.09x = 1,440.23 × 781.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.09x = 1,125,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,233.39/1,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.72

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