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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,440.78 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,440.78 and 795.80 is: 1,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,440.78 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,440.78 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,440.78 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 1,146,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,572.72/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.04

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