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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.95, 1,560.57 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.95, 1,560.57 and 391.14 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.95 : 1,560.57 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.95/1,560.57 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.95x = 1,560.57 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.95x = 610,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,401.35/1,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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