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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.95, 1,562.07 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.95, 1,562.07 and 392.14 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.95 : 1,562.07 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.95/1,562.07 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.95x = 1,562.07 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.95x = 612,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,550.13/1,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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