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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.34, 1,558.23 and 945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.34, 1,558.23 and 945.64 is: 1,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.34 : 1,558.23 = 945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.34/1,558.23 = 945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.34x = 1,558.23 × 945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.34x = 1,473,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,524.62/1,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.31

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