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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.85, 1,440.94 and 671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.85, 1,440.94 and 671.17 is: 925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.85 : 1,440.94 = 671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.85/1,440.94 = 671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.85x = 1,440.94 × 671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.85x = 967,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,115.70/1,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.60

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