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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.26, 1,566.61 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.26, 1,566.61 and 394.98 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.26 : 1,566.61 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.26/1,566.61 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.26x = 1,566.61 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.26x = 618,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,772.76/1,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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