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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.40, 1,566.14 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.40, 1,566.14 and 524.20 is: 786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.40 : 1,566.14 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.40/1,566.14 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.40x = 1,566.14 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.40x = 820,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,970.59/1,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.07

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