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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.79, 1,570.56 and 841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.79, 1,570.56 and 841.63 is: 1,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.79 : 1,570.56 = 841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.79/1,570.56 = 841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.79x = 1,570.56 × 841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.79x = 1,321,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,830.41/1,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.16

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