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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.62, 1,440.34 and 878.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.62, 1,440.34 and 878.57 is: 1,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.62 : 1,440.34 = 878.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.62/1,440.34 = 878.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.62x = 1,440.34 × 878.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.62x = 1,265,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,439.51/1,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.39

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