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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.75, 1,566.11 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.75, 1,566.11 and 394.43 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.75 : 1,566.11 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.75/1,566.11 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.75x = 1,566.11 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.75x = 617,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,720.77/1,043.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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