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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.13, 1,569.03 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.13, 1,569.03 and 557.50 is: 837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.13 : 1,569.03 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.13/1,569.03 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.13x = 1,569.03 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.13x = 874,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,734.23/1,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.76

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