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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.10, 1,564.65 and 633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.10, 1,564.65 and 633.04 is: 949.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.10 : 1,564.65 = 633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.10/1,564.65 = 633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.10x = 1,564.65 × 633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.10x = 990,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,482.12/1,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.56

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