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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.82 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.82 and 394.92 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.73 : 1,565.82 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.73/1,565.82 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.73x = 1,565.82 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.73x = 618,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,373.63/1,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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