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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,302.51 and 745.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,302.51 and 745.35 is: 1,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,302.51 = 745.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,302.51 = 745.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,302.51 × 745.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 970,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,825.83/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.44

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