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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.94, 1,568.12 and 635.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.94, 1,568.12 and 635.00 is: 952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.94 : 1,568.12 = 635.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.94/1,568.12 = 635.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.94x = 1,568.12 × 635.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.94x = 995,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,745.18/1,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.01

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