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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.28, 1,565.46 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.28, 1,565.46 and 394.47 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.28 : 1,565.46 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.28/1,565.46 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.28x = 1,565.46 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.28x = 617,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,527.01/1,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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