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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.48, 1,565.07 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.48, 1,565.07 and 394.13 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.48 : 1,565.07 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.48/1,565.07 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.48x = 1,565.07 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.48x = 616,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,841.04/1,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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