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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.62 and 861.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.62 and 861.41 is: 1,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.88 : 1,567.62 = 861.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.88/1,567.62 = 861.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.88x = 1,567.62 × 861.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.88x = 1,350,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,367.46/1,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.37

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