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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.66, 1,563.10 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.66, 1,563.10 and 392.45 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.66 : 1,563.10 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.66/1,563.10 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.66x = 1,563.10 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.66x = 613,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,429.80/1,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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