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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.16, 1,567.80 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.16, 1,567.80 and 396.40 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.16 : 1,567.80 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.16/1,567.80 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.16x = 1,567.80 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.16x = 621,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,475.92/1,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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