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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.45, 1,565.12 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.45, 1,565.12 and 263.44 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.45 : 1,565.12 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.45/1,565.12 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.45x = 1,565.12 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.45x = 412,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,313.90/1,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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