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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.68, 1,564.26 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.68, 1,564.26 and 581.08 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.68 : 1,564.26 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.68/1,564.26 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.68x = 1,564.26 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.68x = 908,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,960.20/1,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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