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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.12, 1,564.08 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.12, 1,564.08 and 393.92 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.12 : 1,564.08 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.12/1,564.08 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.12x = 1,564.08 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.12x = 616,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,122.39/1,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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