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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.73, 2,599.67 and 1,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.73, 2,599.67 and 1,044.47 is: 1,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.73 : 2,599.67 = 1,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.73/2,599.67 = 1,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.73x = 2,599.67 × 1,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.73x = 2,715,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,259.10/1,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.43

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