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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.78 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.78 and 387.77 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.83 : 1,568.78 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.83/1,568.78 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.83x = 1,568.78 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.83x = 608,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,316.04/1,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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