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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.59, 1,564.03 and 781.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.59, 1,564.03 and 781.53 is: 1,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.59 : 1,564.03 = 781.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.59/1,564.03 = 781.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.59x = 1,564.03 × 781.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.59x = 1,222,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,332.46/1,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.28

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