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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.72, 1,568.80 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.72, 1,568.80 and 396.44 is: 594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.72 : 1,568.80 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.72/1,568.80 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.72x = 1,568.80 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.72x = 621,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,935.07/1,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.74

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