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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.78, 1,562.94 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.78, 1,562.94 and 392.52 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.78 : 1,562.94 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.78/1,562.94 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.78x = 1,562.94 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.78x = 613,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,485.21/1,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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