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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.57, 1,567 and 935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.57, 1,567 and 935.23 is: 1,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.57 : 1,567 = 935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.57/1,567 = 935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.57x = 1,567 × 935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.57x = 1,465,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,505.41/1,045.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.63

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