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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.99, 1,564.68 and 393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.99, 1,564.68 and 393.77 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.99 : 1,564.68 = 393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.99/1,564.68 = 393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.99x = 1,564.68 × 393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.99x = 616,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,124.04/1,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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