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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.14, 1,439.23 and 707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.14, 1,439.23 and 707.93 is: 975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.14 : 1,439.23 = 707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.14/1,439.23 = 707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.14x = 1,439.23 × 707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.14x = 1,018,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,874.09/1,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.80

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