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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.87, 1,559.23 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.87, 1,559.23 and 935.52 is: 1,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.87 : 1,559.23 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.87/1,559.23 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.87x = 1,559.23 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.87x = 1,458,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,690.85/1,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.05

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