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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.44, 1,569.05 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.44, 1,569.05 and 396.42 is: 594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.44 : 1,569.05 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.44/1,569.05 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.44x = 1,569.05 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.44x = 622,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,002.80/1,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.40

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