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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.49, 1,562.43 and 608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.49, 1,562.43 and 608.14 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.49 : 1,562.43 = 608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.49/1,562.43 = 608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.49x = 1,562.43 × 608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.49x = 950,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,176.18/1,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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