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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.22, 1,564.38 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.22, 1,564.38 and 393.60 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.22 : 1,564.38 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.22/1,564.38 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.22x = 1,564.38 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.22x = 615,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,739.97/1,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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