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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.96, 1,441.14 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.96, 1,441.14 and 811.68 is: 1,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.96 : 1,441.14 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.96/1,441.14 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.96x = 1,441.14 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.96x = 1,169,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,744.52/1,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.42

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