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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.37, 1,564.02 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.37, 1,564.02 and 581.36 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.37 : 1,564.02 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.37/1,564.02 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.37x = 1,564.02 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.37x = 909,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,258.67/1,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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