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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.76, 1,568.94 and 862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.76, 1,568.94 and 862.29 is: 1,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.76 : 1,568.94 = 862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.76/1,568.94 = 862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.76x = 1,568.94 × 862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.76x = 1,352,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,881.27/1,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.68

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