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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.71, 1,568.84 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.71, 1,568.84 and 396.63 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.71 : 1,568.84 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.71/1,568.84 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.71x = 1,568.84 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.71x = 622,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,247.03/1,045.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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