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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,585.62 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,585.62 and 1,044 is: 1,556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,585.62 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,585.62 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,585.62 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 1,655,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,387.28/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.63

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