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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.18, 1,567.44 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.18, 1,567.44 and 524.70 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.18 : 1,567.44 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.18/1,567.44 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.18x = 1,567.44 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.18x = 822,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,435.77/1,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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