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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,567.85 and 656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,567.85 and 656.66 is: 985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,567.85 = 656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,567.85 = 656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,567.85 × 656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 1,029,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,533.26/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.96

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