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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.36, 1,562.03 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.36, 1,562.03 and 392.14 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.36 : 1,562.03 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.36/1,562.03 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.36x = 1,562.03 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.36x = 612,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,534.44/1,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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