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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.12, 1,567.92 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.12, 1,567.92 and 395.84 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.12 : 1,567.92 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.12/1,567.92 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.12x = 1,567.92 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.12x = 620,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,645.45/1,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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