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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.91, 1,565.46 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.91, 1,565.46 and 395.10 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.91 : 1,565.46 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.91/1,565.46 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.91x = 1,565.46 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.91x = 618,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,513.25/1,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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