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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.28, 1,560.24 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.28, 1,560.24 and 390.84 is: 586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.28 : 1,560.24 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.28/1,560.24 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.28x = 1,560.24 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.28x = 609,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,804.20/1,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.19

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