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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.93, 1,555.46 and 1,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.93, 1,555.46 and 1,029.36 is: 1,532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.93 : 1,555.46 = 1,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.93/1,555.46 = 1,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.93x = 1,555.46 × 1,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.93x = 1,601,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,123.16/1,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.28

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