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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.45, 1,567.56 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.45, 1,567.56 and 611.70 is: 917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.45 : 1,567.56 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.45/1,567.56 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.45x = 1,567.56 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.45x = 958,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,876.45/1,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.19

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