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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.07 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.07 and 391.86 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.57 : 1,562.07 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.57/1,562.07 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.57x = 1,562.07 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.57x = 612,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,112.75/1,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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