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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045, 1,567.52 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045, 1,567.52 and 396.04 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045 : 1,567.52 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045/1,567.52 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045x = 1,567.52 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045x = 620,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,800.62/1,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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