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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.87 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.87 and 395.53 is: 593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.79 : 1,567.87 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.79/1,567.87 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.79x = 1,567.87 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.79x = 620,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,134.71/1,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.55

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