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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.48, 1,440.86 and 666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.48, 1,440.86 and 666.55 is: 919.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.48 : 1,440.86 = 666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.48/1,440.86 = 666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.48x = 1,440.86 × 666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.48x = 960,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,405.23/1,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.51

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