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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.28, 1,566.69 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.28, 1,566.69 and 395.02 is: 592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.28 : 1,566.69 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.28/1,566.69 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.28x = 1,566.69 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.28x = 618,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,873.88/1,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.63

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