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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.07, 1,565.49 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.07, 1,565.49 and 394.85 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.07 : 1,565.49 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.07/1,565.49 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.07x = 1,565.49 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.07x = 618,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,133.73/1,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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