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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.82, 1,563.22 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.82, 1,563.22 and 456.75 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.82 : 1,563.22 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.82/1,563.22 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.82x = 1,563.22 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.82x = 714,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,000.74/1,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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