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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.31, 1,564.20 and 632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.31, 1,564.20 and 632.35 is: 948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.31 : 1,564.20 = 632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.31/1,564.20 = 632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.31x = 1,564.20 × 632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.31x = 989,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,121.87/1,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.06

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