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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.84, 1,442.10 and 713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.84, 1,442.10 and 713.10 is: 984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.84 : 1,442.10 = 713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.84/1,442.10 = 713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.84x = 1,442.10 × 713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.84x = 1,028,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,361.51/1,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.23

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