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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.80, 1,440.94 and 845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.80, 1,440.94 and 845.54 is: 1,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.80 : 1,440.94 = 845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.80/1,440.94 = 845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.80x = 1,440.94 × 845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.80x = 1,218,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,372.41/1,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.13

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