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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.44, 1,437.66 and 946.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.44, 1,437.66 and 946.02 is: 1,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.44 : 1,437.66 = 946.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.44/1,437.66 = 946.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.44x = 1,437.66 × 946.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.44x = 1,360,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,055.11/1,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.19

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