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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.30, 1,563.22 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.30, 1,563.22 and 632.54 is: 947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.30 : 1,563.22 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.30/1,563.22 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.30x = 1,563.22 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.30x = 988,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,799.18/1,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.76

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