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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.14, 1,563.49 and 609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.14, 1,563.49 and 609.38 is: 913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.14 : 1,563.49 = 609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.14/1,563.49 = 609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.14x = 1,563.49 × 609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.14x = 952,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,761.92/1,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.36

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