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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.35, 1,563.67 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.35, 1,563.67 and 393.23 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.35 : 1,563.67 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.35/1,563.67 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.35x = 1,563.67 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.35x = 614,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,881.95/1,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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