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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.92, 1,561.83 and 718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.92, 1,561.83 and 718.30 is: 1,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.92 : 1,561.83 = 718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.92/1,561.83 = 718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.92x = 1,561.83 × 718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.92x = 1,121,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,862.49/1,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.66

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