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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.89, 1,439.44 and 879.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.89, 1,439.44 and 879.11 is: 1,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.89 : 1,439.44 = 879.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.89/1,439.44 = 879.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.89x = 1,439.44 × 879.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.89x = 1,265,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,416.70/1,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.06

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