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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.87, 1,565.69 and 632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.87, 1,565.69 and 632.89 is: 949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.87 : 1,565.69 = 632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.87/1,565.69 = 632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.87x = 1,565.69 × 632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.87x = 990,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,909.54/1,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.27

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