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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.39 and 690.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.39 and 690.15 is: 951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.22 : 1,440.39 = 690.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.22/1,440.39 = 690.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.22x = 1,440.39 × 690.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.22x = 994,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,085.16/1,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.99

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