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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.50, 1,562.07 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.50, 1,562.07 and 383.34 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.50 : 1,562.07 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.50/1,562.07 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.50x = 1,562.07 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.50x = 598,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,803.91/1,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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