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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.93, 1,567.57 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.93, 1,567.57 and 496.81 is: 745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.93 : 1,567.57 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.93/1,567.57 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.93x = 1,567.57 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.93x = 778,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,784.45/1,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.30

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