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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.80, 1,567.36 and 612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.80, 1,567.36 and 612.16 is: 918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.80 : 1,567.36 = 612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.80/1,567.36 = 612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.80x = 1,567.36 × 612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.80x = 959,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,475.10/1,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.33

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