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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.84, 1,572.92 and 939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.84, 1,572.92 and 939 is: 1,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.84 : 1,572.92 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.84/1,572.92 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.84x = 1,572.92 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.84x = 1,476,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,971.88/1,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.59

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