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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.70, 1,565.51 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.70, 1,565.51 and 581.24 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.70 : 1,565.51 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.70/1,565.51 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.70x = 1,565.51 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.70x = 909,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,926.30/1,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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