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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.77, 1,566.26 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.77, 1,566.26 and 394.57 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.77 : 1,566.26 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.77/1,566.26 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.77x = 1,566.26 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.77x = 617,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,997.24/1,043.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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