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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.36, 1,565.64 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.36, 1,565.64 and 395.56 is: 593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.36 : 1,565.64 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.36/1,565.64 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.36x = 1,565.64 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.36x = 619,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,304.56/1,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.00

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