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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.45, 1,563.71 and 583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.45, 1,563.71 and 583.16 is: 874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.45 : 1,563.71 = 583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.45/1,563.71 = 583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.45x = 1,563.71 × 583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.45x = 911,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,882.39/1,042.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.75

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