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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.35, 1,567.49 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.35, 1,567.49 and 551.12 is: 827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.35 : 1,567.49 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.35/1,567.49 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.35x = 1,567.49 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.35x = 863,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,868.63/1,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.19

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