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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.15, 1,565.62 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.15, 1,565.62 and 394.94 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.15 : 1,565.62 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.15/1,565.62 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.15x = 1,565.62 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.15x = 618,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,319.17/1,044.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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