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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.18, 1,564.98 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.18, 1,564.98 and 393.92 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.18 : 1,564.98 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.18/1,564.98 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.18x = 1,564.98 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.18x = 616,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,476.92/1,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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