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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.72, 1,565.80 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.72, 1,565.80 and 394.44 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.72 : 1,565.80 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.72/1,565.80 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.72x = 1,565.80 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.72x = 617,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,614.15/1,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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