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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.01, 1,565.08 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.01, 1,565.08 and 612.47 is: 917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.01 : 1,565.08 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.01/1,565.08 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.01x = 1,565.08 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.01x = 958,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,564.55/1,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.28

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