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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.30 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.30 and 394.94 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,566.30 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,566.30 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,566.30 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 618,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,586.69/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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