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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.31, 1,565.18 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.31, 1,565.18 and 394.05 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.31 : 1,565.18 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.31/1,565.18 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.31x = 1,565.18 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.31x = 616,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,757.21/1,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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