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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.98, 1,565.70 and 632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.98, 1,565.70 and 632.87 is: 948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.98 : 1,565.70 = 632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.98/1,565.70 = 632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.98x = 1,565.70 × 632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.98x = 990,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,876.73/1,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.23

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