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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.19, 1,560.96 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.19, 1,560.96 and 390.93 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.19 : 1,560.96 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.19/1,560.96 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.19x = 1,560.96 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.19x = 610,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,226.09/1,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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