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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.64, 1,714.31 and 1,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.64, 1,714.31 and 1,044.38 is: 1,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.64 : 1,714.31 = 1,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.64/1,714.31 = 1,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.64x = 1,714.31 × 1,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.64x = 1,790,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,377.28/1,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.63

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