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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.57, 1,567.74 and 396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.57, 1,567.74 and 396.35 is: 594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.57 : 1,567.74 = 396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.57/1,567.74 = 396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.57x = 1,567.74 × 396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.57x = 621,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,373.75/1,045.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.29

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