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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.71, 1,562.64 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.71, 1,562.64 and 393.09 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.71 : 1,562.64 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.71/1,562.64 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.71x = 1,562.64 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.71x = 614,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,258.16/1,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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