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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.77, 1,568.75 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.77, 1,568.75 and 396.51 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.77 : 1,568.75 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.77/1,568.75 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.77x = 1,568.75 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.77x = 622,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,023.08/1,045.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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