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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.68, 1,563.48 and 1,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.68, 1,563.48 and 1,017.92 is: 1,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.68 : 1,563.48 = 1,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.68/1,563.48 = 1,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.68x = 1,563.48 × 1,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.68x = 1,591,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,497.56/1,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.82

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