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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.61, 1,566.95 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.61, 1,566.95 and 395.39 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.61 : 1,566.95 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.61/1,566.95 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.61x = 1,566.95 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.61x = 619,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,556.36/1,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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