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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.71, 1,566.15 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.71, 1,566.15 and 395.11 is: 592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.71 : 1,566.15 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.71/1,566.15 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.71x = 1,566.15 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.71x = 618,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,799.55/1,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.32

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