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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.31, 1,565.64 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.31, 1,565.64 and 394.69 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.31 : 1,565.64 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.31/1,565.64 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.31x = 1,565.64 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.31x = 617,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,942.45/1,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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