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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.69, 1,567.09 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.69, 1,567.09 and 551.40 is: 827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.69 : 1,567.09 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.69/1,567.09 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.69x = 1,567.09 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.69x = 864,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,093.43/1,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.13

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