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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.35 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.35 and 393.46 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.72 : 1,564.35 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.72/1,564.35 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.72x = 1,564.35 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.72x = 615,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,503.76/1,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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