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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.23 and 861.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.23 and 861.85 is: 1,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.79 : 1,567.23 = 861.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.79/1,567.23 = 861.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.79x = 1,567.23 × 861.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.79x = 1,350,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,717.18/1,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.81

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