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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.98, 1,441.38 and 672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.98, 1,441.38 and 672.43 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.98 : 1,441.38 = 672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.98/1,441.38 = 672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.98x = 1,441.38 × 672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.98x = 969,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,223.79/1,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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