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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.23, 1,565.96 and 634.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.23, 1,565.96 and 634.47 is: 950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.23 : 1,565.96 = 634.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.23/1,565.96 = 634.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.23x = 1,565.96 × 634.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.23x = 993,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,551.47/1,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.56

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