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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.10, 1,564.39 and 631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.10, 1,564.39 and 631.99 is: 946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.10 : 1,564.39 = 631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.10/1,564.39 = 631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.10x = 1,564.39 × 631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.10x = 988,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,678.84/1,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.92

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