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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.93, 1,563.03 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.93, 1,563.03 and 392.85 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.93 : 1,563.03 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.93/1,563.03 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.93x = 1,563.03 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.93x = 614,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,036.34/1,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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