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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.52, 1,567.62 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.52, 1,567.62 and 613.44 is: 918.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.52 : 1,567.62 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.52/1,567.62 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.52x = 1,567.62 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.52x = 961,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,640.81/1,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.89

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