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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041, 1,561.50 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041, 1,561.50 and 392.04 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041 : 1,561.50 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041/1,561.50 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041x = 1,561.50 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041x = 612,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,170.46/1,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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