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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.64, 1,444.59 and 839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.64, 1,444.59 and 839.04 is: 1,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.64 : 1,444.59 = 839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.64/1,444.59 = 839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.64x = 1,444.59 × 839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.64x = 1,212,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,068.79/1,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.75

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