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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.65, 1,563.03 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.65, 1,563.03 and 393.21 is: 589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.65 : 1,563.03 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.65/1,563.03 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.65x = 1,563.03 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.65x = 614,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,599.03/1,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.46

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