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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.26, 1,567.38 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.26, 1,567.38 and 610.72 is: 917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.26 : 1,567.38 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.26/1,567.38 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.26x = 1,567.38 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.26x = 957,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,230.31/1,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.54

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