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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.25, 1,558.66 and 1,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.25, 1,558.66 and 1,035.88 is: 1,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.25 : 1,558.66 = 1,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.25/1,558.66 = 1,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.25x = 1,558.66 × 1,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.25x = 1,614,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,578.23/1,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.69

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