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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.63, 1,563.03 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.63, 1,563.03 and 393.82 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.63 : 1,563.03 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.63/1,563.03 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.63x = 1,563.03 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.63x = 615,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,548.57/1,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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