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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.87 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.87 and 393.14 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.40 : 1,563.87 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.40/1,563.87 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.40x = 1,563.87 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.40x = 614,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,819.85/1,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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