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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.41, 2,598.86 and 1,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.41, 2,598.86 and 1,044.07 is: 1,440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.41 : 2,598.86 = 1,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.41/2,598.86 = 1,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.41x = 2,598.86 × 1,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.41x = 2,713,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,391.76/1,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.68

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