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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.65, 1,560.27 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.65, 1,560.27 and 382.15 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.65 : 1,560.27 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.65/1,560.27 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.65x = 1,560.27 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.65x = 596,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,259.49/1,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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