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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.07 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.07 and 383.80 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.52 : 1,562.07 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.52/1,562.07 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.52x = 1,562.07 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.52x = 599,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,522.47/1,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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