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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.50, 1,441 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.50, 1,441 and 671.42 is: 926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.50 : 1,441 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.50/1,441 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.50x = 1,441 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.50x = 967,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,516.22/1,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.30

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