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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.22, 1,565.10 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.22, 1,565.10 and 394.01 is: 591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.22 : 1,565.10 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.22/1,565.10 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.22x = 1,565.10 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.22x = 616,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,657.23/1,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.11

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