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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.30, 1,439.67 and 651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.30, 1,439.67 and 651.06 is: 897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.30 : 1,439.67 = 651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.30/1,439.67 = 651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.30x = 1,439.67 × 651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.30x = 937,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,311.55/1,044.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.55

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