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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.94, 1,566.51 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.94, 1,566.51 and 394.65 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.94 : 1,566.51 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.94/1,566.51 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.94x = 1,566.51 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.94x = 618,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,223.17/1,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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