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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.23, 1,569.86 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.23, 1,569.86 and 635.16 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.23 : 1,569.86 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.23/1,569.86 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.23x = 1,569.86 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.23x = 997,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,112.28/1,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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