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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.59, 1,565.89 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.59, 1,565.89 and 605.91 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.59 : 1,565.89 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.59/1,565.89 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.59x = 1,565.89 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.59x = 948,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,788.41/1,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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