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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.19, 1,559.36 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.19, 1,559.36 and 381.92 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.19 : 1,559.36 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.19/1,559.36 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.19x = 1,559.36 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.19x = 595,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,541.06/1,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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