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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.56 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.56 and 360.56 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.56 : 1,567.56 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.56/1,567.56 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.56x = 1,567.56 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.56x = 565,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,204.70/1,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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