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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.96, 1,565.60 and 718.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.96, 1,565.60 and 718.34 is: 1,077.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.96 : 1,565.60 = 718.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.96/1,565.60 = 718.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.96x = 1,565.60 × 718.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.96x = 1,124,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,621.68/1,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.27

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