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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.27, 1,565.22 and 458.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.27, 1,565.22 and 458.03 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.27 : 1,565.22 = 458.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.27/1,565.22 = 458.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.27x = 1,565.22 × 458.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.27x = 716,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,917.72/1,043.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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