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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.72, 1,566.54 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.72, 1,566.54 and 467.08 is: 701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.72 : 1,566.54 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.72/1,566.54 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.72x = 1,566.54 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.72x = 731,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,699.50/1,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.05

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