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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.04, 1,567.06 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.04, 1,567.06 and 395.84 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.04 : 1,567.06 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.04/1,567.06 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.04x = 1,567.06 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.04x = 620,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,305.03/1,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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