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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.06, 1,567.56 and 611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.06, 1,567.56 and 611.86 is: 917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.06 : 1,567.56 = 611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.06/1,567.56 = 611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.06x = 1,567.56 × 611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.06x = 959,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,127.26/1,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.77

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