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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.70, 1,569.32 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.70, 1,569.32 and 634.03 is: 952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.70 : 1,569.32 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.70/1,569.32 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.70x = 1,569.32 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.70x = 994,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,995.96/1,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.42

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