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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.45, 1,567.10 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.45, 1,567.10 and 459.14 is: 688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.45 : 1,567.10 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.45/1,567.10 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.45x = 1,567.10 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.45x = 719,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,518.29/1,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.90

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