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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.70, 1,566.14 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.70, 1,566.14 and 395.88 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.70 : 1,566.14 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.70/1,566.14 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.70x = 1,566.14 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.70x = 620,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,003.50/1,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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