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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.11, 1,565.13 and 582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.11, 1,565.13 and 582.11 is: 872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.11 : 1,565.13 = 582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.11/1,565.13 = 582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.11x = 1,565.13 × 582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.11x = 911,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,072.18/1,044.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.58

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