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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.90, 1,441.53 and 651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.90, 1,441.53 and 651.65 is: 899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.90 : 1,441.53 = 651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.90/1,441.53 = 651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.90x = 1,441.53 × 651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.90x = 939,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,365.82/1,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.00

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