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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.70, 1,566.15 and 531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.70, 1,566.15 and 531.70 is: 797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.70 : 1,566.15 = 531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.70/1,566.15 = 531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.70x = 1,566.15 × 531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.70x = 832,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,721.96/1,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.09

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