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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,563.42 and 912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,563.42 and 912.84 is: 1,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,563.42 = 912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,563.42 = 912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,563.42 × 912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 1,427,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,144.74/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.12

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