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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.64, 1,568.80 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.64, 1,568.80 and 396.46 is: 594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.64 : 1,568.80 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.64/1,568.80 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.64x = 1,568.80 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.64x = 621,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,966.45/1,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.82

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