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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.48, 1,564.30 and 652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.48, 1,564.30 and 652.17 is: 979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.48 : 1,564.30 = 652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.48/1,564.30 = 652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.48x = 1,564.30 × 652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.48x = 1,020,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,189.53/1,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.56

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