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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.70, 1,567.14 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.70, 1,567.14 and 396.08 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.70 : 1,567.14 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.70/1,567.14 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.70x = 1,567.14 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.70x = 620,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,712.81/1,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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