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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.21 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.21 and 392.16 is: 588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.57 : 1,562.21 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.57/1,562.21 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.57x = 1,562.21 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.57x = 612,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,634.31/1,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.18

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