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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.02, 1,559.83 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.02, 1,559.83 and 390.58 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.02 : 1,559.83 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.02/1,559.83 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.02x = 1,559.83 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.02x = 609,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,238.40/1,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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