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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.57 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.57 and 646.18 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,441.57 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,441.57 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,441.57 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 931,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,513.70/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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