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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.44, 1,554.36 and 1,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.44, 1,554.36 and 1,005.56 is: 1,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.44 : 1,554.36 = 1,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.44/1,554.36 = 1,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.44x = 1,554.36 × 1,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.44x = 1,563,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,002.24/1,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.50

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