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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.87, 1,566.27 and 582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.87, 1,566.27 and 582.86 is: 873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.87 : 1,566.27 = 582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.87/1,566.27 = 582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.87x = 1,566.27 × 582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.87x = 912,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,916.13/1,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.71

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