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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.07, 1,565.49 and 394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.07, 1,565.49 and 394.45 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.07 : 1,565.49 = 394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.07/1,565.49 = 394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.07x = 1,565.49 × 394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.07x = 617,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,507.53/1,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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