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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.35, 1,565.17 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.35, 1,565.17 and 394.23 is: 591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.35 : 1,565.17 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.35/1,565.17 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.35x = 1,565.17 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.35x = 617,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,036.97/1,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.40

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