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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045, 1,567.98 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045, 1,567.98 and 395.68 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045 : 1,567.98 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045/1,567.98 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045x = 1,567.98 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045x = 620,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,418.33/1,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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