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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.79, 1,563.98 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.79, 1,563.98 and 633.06 is: 948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.79 : 1,563.98 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.79/1,563.98 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.79x = 1,563.98 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.79x = 990,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,090.01/1,043.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.55

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