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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.34, 1,566.72 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.34, 1,566.72 and 496.18 is: 744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.34 : 1,566.72 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.34/1,566.72 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.34x = 1,566.72 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.34x = 777,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,375.13/1,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.37

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