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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.78, 1,441.33 and 671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.78, 1,441.33 and 671.61 is: 926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.78 : 1,441.33 = 671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.78/1,441.33 = 671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.78x = 1,441.33 × 671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.78x = 968,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,015.37/1,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.53

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