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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.63, 1,440.95 and 651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.63, 1,440.95 and 651.58 is: 898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.63 : 1,440.95 = 651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.63/1,440.95 = 651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.63x = 1,440.95 × 651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.63x = 938,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,887.34/1,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.78

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