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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.68, 1,567.26 and 963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.68, 1,567.26 and 963.60 is: 1,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.68 : 1,567.26 = 963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.68/1,567.26 = 963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.68x = 1,567.26 × 963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.68x = 1,510,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,211.74/1,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.24

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