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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.56, 1,623.94 and 945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.56, 1,623.94 and 945.96 is: 1,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.56 : 1,623.94 = 945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.56/1,623.94 = 945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.56x = 1,623.94 × 945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.56x = 1,536,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,182.28/1,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.72

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