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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.24, 1,566.60 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.24, 1,566.60 and 394.96 is: 592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.24 : 1,566.60 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.24/1,566.60 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.24x = 1,566.60 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.24x = 618,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,744.34/1,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.53

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