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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.10, 1,559.87 and 923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.10, 1,559.87 and 923.68 is: 1,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.10 : 1,559.87 = 923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.10/1,559.87 = 923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.10x = 1,559.87 × 923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.10x = 1,440,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,820.72/1,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.96

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