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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.92, 1,564.92 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.92, 1,564.92 and 394.16 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.92 : 1,564.92 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.92/1,564.92 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.92x = 1,564.92 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.92x = 616,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,828.87/1,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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