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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.47, 1,589.91 and 944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.47, 1,589.91 and 944.61 is: 1,414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.47 : 1,589.91 = 944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.47/1,589.91 = 944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.47x = 1,589.91 × 944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.47x = 1,501,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,844.89/1,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.87

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