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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.93, 1,566.03 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.93, 1,566.03 and 394.85 is: 592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.93 : 1,566.03 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.93/1,566.03 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.93x = 1,566.03 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.93x = 618,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,346.95/1,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.33

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