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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.99, 1,440.68 and 867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.99, 1,440.68 and 867.31 is: 1,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.99 : 1,440.68 = 867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.99/1,440.68 = 867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.99x = 1,440.68 × 867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.99x = 1,249,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,508.23/1,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.71

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