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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.93, 1,562.27 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.93, 1,562.27 and 716.94 is: 1,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.93 : 1,562.27 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.93/1,562.27 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.93x = 1,562.27 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.93x = 1,120,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,050.27/1,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.98

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