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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.75, 1,564.61 and 393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.75, 1,564.61 and 393.43 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.75 : 1,564.61 = 393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.75/1,564.61 = 393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.75x = 1,564.61 × 393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.75x = 615,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,562.55/1,042.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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