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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.02, 1,567.77 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.02, 1,567.77 and 395.70 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.02 : 1,567.77 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.02/1,567.77 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.02x = 1,567.77 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.02x = 620,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,366.59/1,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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