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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.46, 1,441.31 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.46, 1,441.31 and 624.71 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.46 : 1,441.31 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.46/1,441.31 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.46x = 1,441.31 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.46x = 900,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,401.25/1,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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