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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.92, 1,440.24 and 792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.92, 1,440.24 and 792.77 is: 1,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.92 : 1,440.24 = 792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.92/1,440.24 = 792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.92x = 1,440.24 × 792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.92x = 1,141,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,779.06/1,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.70

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