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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.22, 1,564.83 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.22, 1,564.83 and 605.16 is: 907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.22 : 1,564.83 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.22/1,564.83 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.22x = 1,564.83 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.22x = 946,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,972.52/1,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.74

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