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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.55, 1,562.11 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.55, 1,562.11 and 392.06 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.55 : 1,562.11 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.55/1,562.11 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.55x = 1,562.11 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.55x = 612,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,440.85/1,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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