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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.48, 1,566.38 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.48, 1,566.38 and 394.86 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.48 : 1,566.38 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.48/1,566.38 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.48x = 1,566.38 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.48x = 618,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,500.81/1,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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