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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.56, 1,566.84 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.56, 1,566.84 and 360.56 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.56 : 1,566.84 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.56/1,566.84 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.56x = 1,566.84 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.56x = 564,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,939.83/1,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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