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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.22, 1,568.05 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.22, 1,568.05 and 395.94 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.22 : 1,568.05 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.22/1,568.05 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.22x = 1,568.05 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.22x = 620,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,853.72/1,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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