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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.12, 1,569.22 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.12, 1,569.22 and 388.16 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.12 : 1,569.22 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.12/1,569.22 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.12x = 1,569.22 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.12x = 609,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,111.39/1,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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