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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.89, 1,563.77 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.89, 1,563.77 and 631.80 is: 946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.89 : 1,563.77 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.89/1,563.77 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.89x = 1,563.77 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.89x = 987,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,991.47/1,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.45

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