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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.22, 1,565.82 and 628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.22, 1,565.82 and 628.18 is: 941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.22 : 1,565.82 = 628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.22/1,565.82 = 628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.22x = 1,565.82 × 628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.22x = 983,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,616.81/1,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.96

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