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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.18, 1,565.52 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.18, 1,565.52 and 385.74 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.18 : 1,565.52 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.18/1,565.52 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.18x = 1,565.52 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.18x = 603,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,883.68/1,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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