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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.43, 1,565.28 and 394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.43, 1,565.28 and 394.35 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.43 : 1,565.28 = 394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.43/1,565.28 = 394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.43x = 1,565.28 × 394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.43x = 617,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,268.17/1,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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