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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.14, 1,566.30 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.14, 1,566.30 and 496.18 is: 744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.14 : 1,566.30 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.14/1,566.30 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.14x = 1,566.30 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.14x = 777,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,166.73/1,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.31

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