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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.11, 1,564.71 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.11, 1,564.71 and 393.89 is: 590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.11 : 1,564.71 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.11/1,564.71 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.11x = 1,564.71 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.11x = 616,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,321.65/1,043.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.85

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