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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.24, 1,806.57 and 1,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.24, 1,806.57 and 1,044.34 is: 1,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.24 : 1,806.57 = 1,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.24/1,806.57 = 1,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.24x = 1,806.57 × 1,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.24x = 1,886,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,673.31/1,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.04

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