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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.92, 1,563.12 and 609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.92, 1,563.12 and 609.44 is: 914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.92 : 1,563.12 = 609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.92/1,563.12 = 609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.92x = 1,563.12 × 609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.92x = 952,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,627.85/1,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.30

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