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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.63 and 978.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.63 and 978.77 is: 1,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,566.63 = 978.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,566.63 = 978.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,566.63 × 978.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 1,533,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,362.61/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.21

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