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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.13, 1,560.48 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.13, 1,560.48 and 382.08 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.13 : 1,560.48 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.13/1,560.48 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.13x = 1,560.48 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.13x = 596,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,228.20/1,040.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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