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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.23, 1,440.18 and 749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.23, 1,440.18 and 749.66 is: 1,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.23 : 1,440.18 = 749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.23/1,440.18 = 749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.23x = 1,440.18 × 749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.23x = 1,079,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,645.34/1,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.92

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