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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.48, 1,565.55 and 627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.48, 1,565.55 and 627.49 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.48 : 1,565.55 = 627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.48/1,565.55 = 627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.48x = 1,565.55 × 627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.48x = 982,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,366.97/1,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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