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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.65, 1,564.53 and 394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.65, 1,564.53 and 394.21 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.65 : 1,564.53 = 394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.65/1,564.53 = 394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.65x = 1,564.53 × 394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.65x = 616,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,753.37/1,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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