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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.86, 1,569.03 and 613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.86, 1,569.03 and 613.26 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.86 : 1,569.03 = 613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.86/1,569.03 = 613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.86x = 1,569.03 × 613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.86x = 962,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,223.34/1,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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