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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.86 and 690.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.86 and 690.35 is: 952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.86 : 1,441.86 = 690.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.86/1,441.86 = 690.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.86x = 1,441.86 × 690.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.86x = 995,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,388.05/1,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.65

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