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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.10, 1,438.57 and 694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.10, 1,438.57 and 694.18 is: 956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.10 : 1,438.57 = 694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.10/1,438.57 = 694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.10x = 1,438.57 × 694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.10x = 998,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,626.52/1,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.45

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