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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.34, 1,556.60 and 965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.34, 1,556.60 and 965.34 is: 1,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.34 : 1,556.60 = 965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.34/1,556.60 = 965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.34x = 1,556.60 × 965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.34x = 1,502,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,643.42/1,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.85

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