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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.44, 1,572.48 and 915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.44, 1,572.48 and 915.84 is: 1,377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.44 : 1,572.48 = 915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.44/1,572.48 = 915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.44x = 1,572.48 × 915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.44x = 1,440,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,140.08/1,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.54

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