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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.80, 1,562.93 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.80, 1,562.93 and 392.54 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.80 : 1,562.93 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.80/1,562.93 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.80x = 1,562.93 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.80x = 613,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,502.76/1,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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