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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.90, 1,561.86 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.90, 1,561.86 and 392.46 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.90 : 1,561.86 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.90/1,561.86 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.90x = 1,561.86 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.90x = 612,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,967.58/1,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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