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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.31, 1,560.68 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.31, 1,560.68 and 391.05 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.31 : 1,560.68 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.31/1,560.68 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.31x = 1,560.68 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.31x = 610,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,301.96/1,040.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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