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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.95, 1,442.04 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.95, 1,442.04 and 651.98 is: 899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.95 : 1,442.04 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.95/1,442.04 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.95x = 1,442.04 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.95x = 940,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,181.24/1,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.74

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