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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.24, 1,564.86 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.24, 1,564.86 and 263.24 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.24 : 1,564.86 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.24/1,564.86 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.24x = 1,564.86 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.24x = 411,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,933.75/1,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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