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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.85, 1,564.42 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.85, 1,564.42 and 393.73 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.85 : 1,564.42 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.85/1,564.42 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.85x = 1,564.42 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.85x = 615,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,959.09/1,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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