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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.96, 1,568.58 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.96, 1,568.58 and 396.88 is: 595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.96 : 1,568.58 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.96/1,568.58 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.96x = 1,568.58 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.96x = 622,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,538.03/1,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.18

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