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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.61, 1,562.25 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.61, 1,562.25 and 392.19 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.61 : 1,562.25 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.61/1,562.25 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.61x = 1,562.25 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.61x = 612,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,698.83/1,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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