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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.54 and 582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.54 and 582.09 is: 873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.42 : 1,566.54 = 582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.42/1,566.54 = 582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.42x = 1,566.54 × 582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.42x = 911,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,867.27/1,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.08

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