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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.11, 1,440.87 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.11, 1,440.87 and 572.02 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.11 : 1,440.87 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.11/1,440.87 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.11x = 1,440.87 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.11x = 824,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,206.46/1,044.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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