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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.14, 1,565.57 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.14, 1,565.57 and 394.71 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.14 : 1,565.57 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.14/1,565.57 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.14x = 1,565.57 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.14x = 617,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,944.16/1,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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