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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.32, 1,564.37 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.32, 1,564.37 and 394.10 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.32 : 1,564.37 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.32/1,564.37 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.32x = 1,564.37 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.32x = 616,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,516.25/1,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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