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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.10, 1,563.20 and 392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.10, 1,563.20 and 392.84 is: 589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.10 : 1,563.20 = 392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.10/1,563.20 = 392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.10x = 1,563.20 × 392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.10x = 614,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,080.65/1,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.28

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